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US and South Korea halve joint military drills amid Trump-Kim summit focus

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The United States and South Korea have significantly reduced their joint military drills, shortening the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises at the request of the US. This decision comes after President Donald Trump ordered a substantial cut to the drills, citing his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and South Korea's stance on the conflict with Iran. The allies will complete the initial defensive phase of the exercise but cancel the subsequent counter-attack phase. AI

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US and South Korea halve joint military drills amid Trump-Kim summit focus

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press,Reuters ·

    US, South Korea slash joint military drills by half as Trump eyes Kim summit

    The South Korean and US militaries have agreed to shorten their drills at the US’ request, South Korean officials said on Wednesday, days after President Donald Trump ordered cuts to the exercises. The allies’ summertime Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises began Monday morning for an …

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