U.S. committed to protecting Korean Peninsula based on policy of peace through strength: Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed Washington's commitment to protecting the Korean Peninsula in accordance with the policy of "peace through strength."

The message was shared on Monday a day after the 72nd anniversary of the Korean Armistice Agreement.

He added that American and South Korean armies stand united today under a strong alliance though the evil of communism still exists in Asia.

While acknowledging the two Koreas remain divided he spoke of pride in being the first to cross the 38th parallel during his first term.