Korea 24 - 2021.08.16

Korea24 &ndash; 2021.08.16. (Monday)<br /> <br /> News Briefing: South Korea and the United States have kicked off a scaled-back summertime combined exercise. Seoul&#039;s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the computer-simulated Combined Command Post Training will be held for nine days in consideration of the COVID-19 situation and the combined defense posture as well as diplomatic efforts to achieve denuclearization and peace on the Korean Peninsula. (Emma Kalka)<br /> <br /> In-Depth News Analysis: The South Korea-US joint drills come despite recent warnings from North Korea, as well as objections from China. We speak to Professor Robert Kelly from the Pusan National University to discuss what pressure the drills could have on inter-Korean relations, and where it leaves nuclear negotiations.<br /> <br /> Special Interview: Stephen Anderson from the World Food Programme joins us on the line to discuss the building food crisis that Myanmar is currently facing. Following the military coup in February, the political turmoil has led to economic fallout, further exacerbated by labor strikes, the COVID-19 pandemic and the displacement of refugees fleeing the violence. This has resulted in millions facing food insecurity, and the WFP is warning that a lack of funding is preventing it from providing adequate aid.<br /> <br /> Monday Sports Round-up with Yoo Jee-ho: On Jee-ho&rsquo;s return to the Round-up, we cover Son Heung-min&rsquo;s goal in Tottenham Hotspur&rsquo;s 1-0 against league champions Manchester City, kick-starting the Premier League season, despite the speculation surrounding Harry Kane&rsquo;s future. In the K-League, it gets tighter at the top, as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors stretch their winning streak to three matches. And in the MLB, Ryu Hyun-jin of the Toronto Bluejays suffers a hard luck loss against the Seattle Mariner.