South Korean President Moon Jae-in speaks during the 70th anniversary of Armed Forces Day at the War Memorial of Korea in Seoul, South Korea, October 1, 2018. Ahn Young-joon/Pool via REUTERS
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean fighter jets flew a patrol on Tuesday over islands at the centre of a dispute with Japan, South Korean President Moon Jae-in said at an event marking the founding of his country's military, drawing an angry Japanese protest.
South Korea showcased newly acquired F-35 stealth fighter jets to mark its Armed Forces Day as Moon tried to allay concerns that his policy of engagement with neighbouring North Korea would weaken the South's commitment to defence.
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