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Trump Orders Reduction in US-South Korea Military Drills

President Trump announced a significant reduction in joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. South Korea, however, stated that the drills would proceed as planned.

16 Aug, 21:27 — 17 Aug, 00:21
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ReutersVery High3h ago

Trump instructs Pentagon to reduce military exercises with South Korea - Reuters

Trump instructs Pentagon to reduce military exercises with South Korea  Reuters

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APVery High4h ago

Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea - AP News

Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea  AP News

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BBCHigh5h ago

Trump says US will scale back military drills with South Korea

His decision to reduce the partnership came after South Korea recently declined to aid his war effort in Iran.

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NYTMostly Factual4h ago

Trump Orders Pentagon to Curtail Military Exercises With Ally South Korea

In a social media post, the president scolded South Korea for not helping denuclearize Iran, and also praised North Korea and its leader.

By Helene Cooper

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bloombergHigh5h ago

Trump Says He’s Curtailing Military Drills With South Korea

President Donald Trump said he has directed the Pentagon to “substantially reduce” joint military exercises with South Korea, reducing support for a longtime ally while praising North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

By Catherine Lucey

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FTVery High3h ago

Trump says US will scale back military drills with South Korea

President claims the joint exercises send a ‘hostile’ message to North Korea

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wapoMostly Factual3h ago

Trump reduces military exercises with South Korea, citing good ties with Kim Jong Un

The president cited the cost of the drills and said he did not want to send a signal that is "totally inappropriate and hostile" to North Korea. He also criticized South Korea for not helping him on Iran.

By Cat Zakrzewski

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The GuardianMostly Factual2h ago

Trump orders cuts to South Korea joint drills despite warnings of North’s growing battlefield experience

President says move is based on ‘very good relationship with Kim Jong-un’ but US military officials have said Ukraine war is boosting regime’s combat capabilities Donald Trump has said he is scaling back joint US military drills with South Korea aimed at deterring North Korea, despite military officials from both countries warning that Kim Jong-un’s regime was learning new battlefield tactics from the Ukraine war. The drills under Ulchi Freedom Shield, one of two major annual exercises held b...

By Raphael Rashid in Seoul

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual2h ago

Trump says US to ‘substantially reduce’ military drills with South Korea

US president says he's 'not happy' about the drills, citing his 'very good relationship' with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.

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Fox NewsMixed3h ago

Trump orders major cut to US-South Korea drills as North Korea ramps up missile tests

President Trump ordered the Pentagon to scale back Ulchi Freedom Shield drills, citing costs and a hostile signal to Kim Jong Un amid North Korea tensions.

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CNNMostly Factual4h ago

Trump says US will reduce military exercises with South Korea, citing lack of help with Iran - CNN

Trump says US will reduce military exercises with South Korea, citing lack of help with Iran  CNN

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cnbcMostly Factual3h ago

Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea

North Korea on Friday threatened steps against the U.S. and South Korea, describing their military drills as "a rehearsal for an aggressive war."

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SCMPMostly Factual4h ago

Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea

US President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon on Sunday to scale back planned joint military exercises with South Korea after the Republican president said South Korea declined to help denuclearise Iran. Trump said in a social media post that the exercises scheduled to begin this week are costly and “send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile” to North Korea, which he said “has been unthreatening and respectful” while Trump has been in the White House. “Therefore, and based on t...

By Associated Press

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fortune4h ago

U.S. to trim military exercises with South Korea after Trump says Seoul declined to help on Iran - Fortune

U.S. to trim military exercises with South Korea after Trump says Seoul declined to help on Iran  Fortune

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YahooMostly Factual4h ago

Trump directs Hegseth to reduce US joint exercises in South Korea

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual2h ago

Key S. Korea-US military drills begin amid OPCON transition push

South Korea and the United States kicked off their key summertime combined exercise Monday, with Seoul seeking to use the drills to accelerate efforts to regain wartime operational command from Washington. The annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise will run until Aug. 27, featuring combined and all-domain operations to boost the allies' readiness and capabilities by incorporating realistic threats reflecting the rapidly changing modern warfare. The UFS is a flagship combined exercise conducted by

By The Korea Herald

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual4h ago

Trump says US military to reduce military exercises with South Korea, cites North Korea relations

"These exercises are not only costly... but send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile," he wrote in a Truth Social post.

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japan-timesMostly Factual4h ago

Trump orders ‘inappropriate’ U.S.-South Korean military drills scaled back

Citing his ties with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, as well as Seoul's decision not to join U.S.-led actions against Iran, Trump said he was "not happy" with the current situation.

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seeking-alphaMixed4h ago

Trump orders reduction in U.S.-South Korea military exercises

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punch-ngMostly Factual3h ago

Trump orders reduction in US–South Korea military drills, cites Kim Jong Un ties

Donald Trump orders a substantial reduction in US-South Korea military drills, citing his relationship with Kim Jong Un and the high costs involved. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-orders-reduction-in-us-south-korea-military-drills-cites-kim-jong-un-ties/

By Punch Newspapers

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vanguard-ngMixed3h ago

Trump orders reduction of US-South Korea military drills, ‘not happy’ with exercises

US President Donald Trump said he was "not happy" about US participation in joint military exercises with close ally South Korea and is scaling back the drills aimed at deterring rival North Korea that start Monday. The post Trump orders reduction of US-South Korea military drills, ‘not happy’ with exercises appeared first on Vanguard News.

By efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com

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BBC16 Aug, 21:27First to report

Trump says US will scale back military drills with South Korea

berlingske16 Aug, 21:29

Trump vil skære ned på militærøvelser med Sydkorea

aftonbladet16 Aug, 21:31

Trump: Nordkorea visar respekt

bloomberg16 Aug, 21:32

Trump Says He’s Curtailing Military Drills With South Korea

Yahoo16 Aug, 21:55

Trump directs Hegseth to reduce US joint exercises in South Korea

seeking-alpha16 Aug, 21:58

Trump orders reduction in U.S.-South Korea military exercises

japan-times16 Aug, 22:01

Trump orders ‘inappropriate’ U.S.-South Korean military drills scaled back

orf16 Aug, 22:01

Trump will Militärübungen mit Südkorea verringern

dr-dk16 Aug, 22:05

Trump vil skære ned på militærøvelser med Sydkorea

fortune16 Aug, 22:06

U.S. to trim military exercises with South Korea after Trump says Seoul declined to help on Iran - Fortune

CNN16 Aug, 22:17

Trump says US will reduce military exercises with South Korea, citing lack of help with Iran - CNN

SCMP16 Aug, 22:29

Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea

jerusalem-post16 Aug, 22:32

Trump says US military to reduce military exercises with South Korea, cites North Korea relations

NYT16 Aug, 22:32

Trump Orders Pentagon to Curtail Military Exercises With Ally South Korea

Barron's16 Aug, 22:36

Trump Says US Scaling Back Military Drills With South Korea - Barron's

AP16 Aug, 22:38

Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea - AP News

20-minuten16 Aug, 22:46

«Sehr gute Beziehung» zu Kim: Trump reduziert Militärübungen

vanguard-ng16 Aug, 22:48

Trump orders reduction of US-South Korea military drills, ‘not happy’ with exercises

cnbc16 Aug, 22:51

Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea

wapo16 Aug, 22:52

Trump reduces military exercises with South Korea, citing good ties with Kim Jong Un

channel-news-asia16 Aug, 22:53

Trump says US scaling back military drills with South Korea

Reuters16 Aug, 22:54

Trump instructs Pentagon to reduce military exercises with South Korea - Reuters

morgunbladid16 Aug, 22:55

Dregur úr æfingum vegna sambandsins við Kim

helsingin-sanomat16 Aug, 22:58

Korean niemimaa | Trump ylistää Pohjois-Koreaa, ilmoittaa supistavansa yhteistä sotaharjoitusta Etelä-Korean kanssa

FT16 Aug, 23:01

Trump says US will scale back military drills with South Korea

punch-ng16 Aug, 23:02

Trump orders reduction in US–South Korea military drills, cites Kim Jong Un ties

le-figaro16 Aug, 23:24

Séoul affirme que les exercices militaires avec les États-Unis «se dérouleront comme prévu»

Fox News16 Aug, 23:32

Trump orders major cut to US-South Korea drills as North Korea ramps up missile tests

nos16 Aug, 23:39

Trump schaalt legeroefening met Zuid-Korea af, benadrukt 'goede relatie met Kim Jong-un'

der-spiegel16 Aug, 23:54

Donald Trump fährt Militärübungen mit Südkorea zurück - und lobt Beziehung zu Kim Jong Un aus Nordkorea

Times of India17 Aug, 00:10

Trump orders cut in US-South Korea drills after Seoul rejects Iran denuclearisation push

Al Jazeera17 Aug, 00:11

Trump says US to ‘substantially reduce’ military drills with South Korea

yle-uutiset17 Aug, 00:15

Etelä-Korea: Yhteiset sotaharjoitukset Yhdysvaltain kanssa toteutetaan suunnitellusti ja ne ovat jo käynnissä

The Guardian17 Aug, 00:19

Trump orders cuts to South Korea joint drills despite warnings of North’s growing battlefield experience

Korea Herald17 Aug, 00:21

Key S. Korea-US military drills begin amid OPCON transition push

ruv17 Aug, 00:40Latest update

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