North Korea Slams US General's 'Dagger in the Heart of Asia' Remark About South Korea

North Korea condemned a US commander's remarks on South Korea's strategic role, accusing Washington of targeting China.
Korea JoongAng Daily on MSN

North slams USFK commander's 'dagger in Asia' remark about South

North Korea criticized a remark by the commander of U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) likening South Korea to a “dagger” aimed at ...

Beijing Moans After Top American Commander Describes Key US Allies With Two Words

President Donald Trump traveled to Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in mid-May. Several members of Trump's ...
The Japan Times

North Korea slams U.S. remarks comparing South to ’dagger’

U.S. Gen. Xavier Brunson made the comments in an interview as speculation builds that Washington may seek to expand the role ...
Yonhap News Agency

USFK commander says S. Korea is 'dagger' in heart of Asia from China's perspective

Commander Gen. Xavier Brunson has said that South Korea is a "dagger in the heart of Asia" if seen from China's east coast, a remark that apparently underscored the strategic location of the Asian ...

Korea shows uneasiness over USFK chief’s ‘dagger’ remarks

Korea showed uneasiness about remarks by the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) commander describing the country as a “dagger” in Asia ...

Chinese Embassy criticizes USFK chief's remarks describing S. Korea as 'dagger' in Asia

The Chinese Embassy in Seoul on Thursday criticized recent remarks by U.S. Forces Korea Commander Gen. Xavier Brunson likening South Korea to a "dagger" in Asia.