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OriginalSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished01:32 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished01:32 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC

“Trump’s decision to scale back South Korea drills unsettles Asian allies: ‘makes no sense’”

Trump’s decision to scale back South Korea drills concerns Asian allies, who say it “makes no sense.

Key points

  • Trump orders downsizing the 11-day Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises affecting joint training.
  • Officials say the move undermines South Korea, Japan, and NATO while emboldening China.
  • Critics describe the decision as punishing an ally and rewarding an adversary.
  • Reaction includes Democratic lawmakers condemning the shift as weakening US alliances.
  • Analysts warn the change could erode long-standing security commitments in Asia.

By Associated Press

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