The U.S. Navy has deployed a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to South Korea for a joint military exercise aimed at demonstrating their strong alliance amid North Korea’s nuclear threat.
The USS Ronald Reagan arrived at the southern port city of Busan on Friday, marking its first visit to South Korea in five years, the U.S. Navy said in a statement. It did not specify how long the ship would be in Busan.
Rear Admiral Michael Donnelly, commander of Carrier Strike Group 5, said the ship’s visit is “a clear and unambiguous demonstration” of the U.S. commitment to its defense alliance with South Korea….