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Trump calls for halt to US-South Korea military drills, seeking Kim Jong-un talks

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Former US President Donald Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with joint military drills between the United States and South Korea, calling them costly and inappropriate. Trump suggested these drills send a hostile signal to North Korea and indicated a desire for a diplomatic breakthrough with Kim Jong-un, potentially ahead of midterm elections. Analysts, however, are skeptical of a significant development, citing North Korea's alignment with Russia and China, its nuclear program, and past failed summits. AI

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Trump calls for halt to US-South Korea military drills, seeking Kim Jong-un talks

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Park Chan-kyong ·

    South Korea on edge over Trump’s call to cut military drills, goodwill for Kim

    US President Donald Trump’s call to “substantially” reduce US-South Korea military drills has revived speculation that he is trying to persuade North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un to attend another summit between them even though Kim has expressed no such interest. Trump’s comments …

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