Former President Donald Trump has directed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to significantly scale back U.S. military exercises with South Korea. Trump cited his positive relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and the high costs of the drills for the United States. These exercises, including the upcoming "Ulchi Freedom Shield," have been a point of contention, with North Korea recently conducting a ballistic missile test in protest. AI
RANK_REASON A former US President directing a significant change in foreign policy and military posture. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]
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