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“Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea”

Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea

Key points

  • Trump instructed Secretary of War to substantially reduce the joint military exercises.
  • The drills involved 18,000 South Korean soldiers over 11 days.
  • Trump cited alliance costs and a desire to engage with Iran and North Korea.
  • South Korea and U.S. say drills reinforce regional security and readiness.
  • North Korea warned of stern steps, calling the exercises an 'aggressive war' rehearsal.
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    Trump’s Overture to North Korea Strains Alliance With South Korea

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