Trump praises North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, slashes military drills with Seoul
- Posted on August 16, 2026
- By The Sydney Morning Herald
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Trump praises North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, slashes military drills with Seoul
The US president said he instructed the Pentagon to substantially reduce the “costly” joint military exercises and noted ally South Korea’s refusal to assist his actions against Iran.
