South Korea's Moon says U.S. to seek Seoul's approval before any action on North Korea

South Korean President Moon Jae-In, delivers a speech during celebrations of the 72th anniversary of Korea's Independence Day from Japanese colonial rule in 1945 in Seoul, South Korea, August 15, 2017. REUTERS/Jeon Heon-Kyun/Pool

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean President Moon Jae-in said on Thursday U.S. President Donald Trump has promised to seek Seoul's approval before pursuing any option against nuclear-armed North Korea.

Trump's recent aggressive comments about deploying possible military options underscored his resolve to counter the threat from the North's nuclear weapons and missile programmes.