Trump Orders Pentagon to Scale Back South Korea Military Drills

Trump Orders Pentagon to Scale Back South Korea Military Drills

President Trump ordered the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint US-South Korea military exercises, citing his 'very good relationship' with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korea's refusal to help denuclearize Iran. The Ulchi Freedom Shield drills were cut from 11 days to five, catching Seoul officials off guard and raising concerns among Asian allies.

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