Trump orders Pentagon to "substantially reduce" military exercises with South Korea
Summary
President Trump has ordered the U.S. military to greatly reduce joint exercises with South Korea. He said South Korea declined to join the U.S. in efforts to stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons, but the military exercise cutback is mainly due to his good relationship with North Korea.Key Facts
- President Trump announced a sharp reduction in U.S.-South Korea military drills.
- He described the exercises as costly and sending a hostile message to North Korea.
- Trump said North Korea has been respectful during his presidency.
- South Korea declined to join U.S. efforts to denuclearize Iran, according to Trump.
- The scheduled joint military exercises involve about 18,000 South Korean soldiers and include live-fire drills.
- These exercises aim to prepare against potential North Korean threats.
- North Korea often criticizes these drills and has issued threats before such exercises.
- Trump previously met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un three times to discuss nuclear issues.
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