South Korean and US militaries shorten drills by about half after Trump ordered a reduction
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-08-19 13:38 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, Military & Defence, South Korea, World News, US Politics, Asia Pacific
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SEOUL, South Korea — The South Korean and US militaries have agreed to shorten their drills at the US's request, South Korean officials said Wednesday, a move that likely reflected President Donald Trump’s hopes to reengage with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un but could undermine a US-South Korean defense readiness.
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