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Trump criticizes US-South Korea drills, raising alliance concerns

Donald Trump has criticized joint US-South Korea military exercises, calling them costly and suggesting they should be reduced. He also praised his past relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, implying a more respectful dynamic during his presidency. These remarks have raised concerns in Seoul about the reliability of the US security alliance and the growing expectation for South Korea to bear more of its own defense costs, especially as US attention is divided by global conflicts. AI

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Trump criticizes US-South Korea drills, raising alliance concerns

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Gabriela Bernal ·

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