Donald Trump calls for US-South Korea drills to be substantially reduced
- Posted on August 17, 2026
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Donald Trump calls for US-South Korea drills to be substantially reduced
President Trump directed the Pentagon to significantly reduce joint military drills with South Korea. He expressed unhappiness with the United States agreeing to participate in these exercises. Trump cited South Korea's refusal to join actions against Iran as a reason. North Korea routinely denounces these drills as preparations for invasion. Recent North Korean missile launches and their use in Ukraine were also noted.
