Secretary of Defense James Mattis toured South Korea and Japan, sending shockwaves throughout the region. His first stop was at the Korean War Memorial, where he honored those who had fallen and personally thanked those who fought and survived. He visited joint forces as well as held high level meetings with both military and government officials.

Mattis then went to Japan, where he met with officials to discuss the terms of the U.S. Japan Defense Agreement as well as the threats posed by both N. Korea and China. He also held an electric joint press conference (see below) where he committed the United States to the defense of the Senkaku Islands that China claims. The U.S. opposition media will attempt to turn an extremely successful mission into something negative. “China is angry” “Trump is going to start a war” etc. IGNORE THEM.

Japan and South Korea are happy. China and North Korea are SHOOK.

That is all that matters.

Security Treaty Between the United States and Japan; September 8, 1951

Mutual Defense Treaty Between the United States and the Republic of Korea; October 1, 1953

(The following is my tweet storm of images, video, and articles to commemorate this timely and powerful event. Click to play or read.)

SOUTH KOREA (images and clips)

A man of respect.

Seoul, S, Korea: Secretary of Defense James Mattis paying respect to the fallen at the Korean War Memorial. #Respect pic.twitter.com/vkca3wzGYE — TransitionTracker (@DaveNYviii) February 4, 2017

Formal Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Korean War Memorial.

Seoul S.Korea Wreath Laying Ceremony: Secretary of Defense James Mattis honors those who paid the ultimate price in the Korean War. #Respect pic.twitter.com/V1wmDNBW6S — TransitionTracker (@DaveNYviii) February 4, 2017

Personally thanking Korean War Veterans. (extraordinary moment)

Seoul S. Korea: Secretary of Defense James Mattis breaks away from politicians to personally thank roped off Korean War Veterans. #Respect pic.twitter.com/f2AOnJK9li — TransitionTracker (@DaveNYviii) February 4, 2017

Imagine you are Kim Jong-un and the man in charge of the most powerful military in the world is thoughtfully surveying the land.

South Korea: Secretary of Defense James Mattis surveying the land…. pic.twitter.com/M71ckrr1Yr — TransitionTracker (@DaveNYviii) February 4, 2017

Postcard for Kim Jong-un

MEDIA REACTIONS (articles)

U.S. South Korean Alliance is IRONCLAD (Korean News)

Mattis says alliance is ‘IRONCLAD"! Little Kimmy Jong is SHOOK! READ>>>https://t.co/Az5ioI87Gw pic.twitter.com/wmHFZTSnyr — TransitionTracker (@DaveNYviii) February 4, 2017

Mattis to Kim Jong-un: Keep your head down! (Japan Times)

Mattis reaffirms pledge to defend S. Korea against evolving N. Korean threat. Translation: Keep your head down punk!https://t.co/9aBQlYBIgu — TransitionTracker (@DaveNYviii) February 4, 2017

JAPAN (images and clips)

The American and Japanese flags flying close to each other in the presence of the United States Secretary of Defense is sublime.

Japan: Formal Welcome Ceremony for Secretary of Defense James Mattis. pic.twitter.com/M3gnMbkV2k — TransitionTracker (@DaveNYviii) February 4, 2017

Nothing scares China more than this.

Japan: Secretary of Defense James Mattis walking by the Stars and Stripes and the Circle of the Sun. pic.twitter.com/HZCJGFDDFX — TransitionTracker (@DaveNYviii) February 4, 2017

Mad Dog on the march! (Imperial March!)

General James "Mad Dog" Mattis on the march! pic.twitter.com/84bkfi0VyD — TransitionTracker (@DaveNYviii) February 4, 2017

Mattis makes things REAL for China!

General James Mattis: The Unites States will defend Japanese Islands claimed by China under Article 5 of the U.S. Japan Security Treaty. pic.twitter.com/cTAeQ8lqxk — TransitionTracker (@DaveNYviii) February 4, 2017

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MEDIA REACTIONS (articles)

Triple Alliance in the East! (Japan Times)

Triple Alliance in the East! (Unites States, Japan, and S. Korea)https://t.co/8UKC3VOiE1 — TransitionTracker (@DaveNYviii) February 4, 2017

The Paper Dragon Lashes Out in a Hissy Fit! (U.S. article)

Chinese Paper Dragon Lashes Out in Hissy Fit! – Mattis has 'em SHOOK son!https://t.co/Mep0EttGIU — TransitionTracker (@DaveNYviii) February 4, 2017

Shake ’em James! Shake ’em! (U.S. article)

Mattis has 'em SHOOK!!

China on Mattis in Asia: Trump Era Will Throw Koreas 'Into a War' – Breitbart https://t.co/BJcZnUBqBO — TransitionTracker (@DaveNYviii) February 4, 2017

Awww China upset. (India News)

Mattis chastises China for “shredding the trust of it’s neighbors.(Military News)

Mattis: US will defend contested Senkaku Islands on Japan’s behalf https://t.co/5eIbMnlVSa — TransitionTracker (@DaveNYviii) February 4, 2017

Japan and South Korea are reassured and happy. (AP)

Defense Secretary Mattis reassures Japan, South Korea on US support https://t.co/kn1KSeuJV0 — TransitionTracker (@DaveNYviii) February 4, 2017

Note: To make the clips I watch satellite news feeds and cut out what I think are the most significant moments. Please like and retweet those that you enjoyed.





