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US commander discusses scaling back joint South Korea drills, media reports

US commander discusses scaling back joint South Korea drills, media reports

By Joyce Lee and Kyu-seok Shim SEOUL, Aug 18 (Reuters) - U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) Commander Xavier Brunson visited South Korea's Defence Ministry on Tuesday to discuss plans to scale back the joint Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercise, according to media reports.
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Trump orders Pentagon to cut back military exercises with South Korea

Trump orders Pentagon to cut back military exercises with South Korea

By Costas Pitas and David Lawder WASHINGTON, Aug 16 (Reuters) - U.S.
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North Korea condemns US-South Korea drills despite Trump order to scale back

North Korea condemns US-South Korea drills despite Trump order to scale back

By Joyce Lee SEOUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - North Korea denounced military drills by the U.S. and South Korea, saying it would continue exercising its right to self-defence to counter what it called military threats from the two countries, state media KCNA reported on Wednesday.
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North Korea denounces US-South Korea joint military drills, KCNA says

North Korea denounces US-South Korea joint military drills, KCNA says

SEOUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - North Korea denounced military drills by the U.S. and South Korea, saying it would continue exercising its right to self-defence to counter what it called military threats from the two countries, state media KCNA reported on Wednesday.
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Explainer-How has the US-South Korea relationship evolved under Trump?

Explainer-How has the US-South Korea relationship evolved under Trump?

By Kyu-seok Shim SEOUL, Aug 18 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's order to scale back joint military drills with South Korea has revived one of the most contentious issues from his first term, underscoring how his deal-focused approach continues to test the more than 70-year-old alliance.
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Trump's slight of South Korea in favor of the North raises broader US security concerns

Trump's slight of South Korea in favor of the North raises broader US security concerns

President Donald Trump’s decision to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea does not just slight a longtime ally
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South Korean and US militaries shorten drills after Trump ordered a reduction

South Korean and US militaries shorten drills after Trump ordered a reduction

South Korea says the South Korean and U.S. militaries have agreed to shorten their drills at the U.S.'s request
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Trump says North Korea's Kim has responded to his overtures

Trump says North Korea's Kim has responded to his overtures

By Trevor Hunnicutt and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON, Aug 17 (Reuters) - A day after he ordered the United States to scale back military exercises with South Korea and called North Korea "unthreatening and respectful," U.S.
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South Korea president stresses US alliance as many baffled by Trump order to cut exercises

South Korea president stresses US alliance as many baffled by Trump order to cut exercises

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung says a solid alliance with the United States strengthens foundation of national security
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President Trump Orders Pentagon to Scale Back Military Drills with South Korea Amid Cost Concerns and Iran Stance

President Trump Orders Pentagon to Scale Back Military Drills with South Korea Amid Cost Concerns and Iran Stance

President Trump has instructed the Pentagon to significantly reduce joint military exercises with South Korea. This directive, issued hours before the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield drills were set to begin, was announced by President Trump on his Truth Social site. He cited the high cost of these exercises and South Korea's alleged refusal to join U.S. efforts to denuclearize Iran as reasons for his decision. President Trump also highlighted his 'very good relationship' with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, stating that the drills send an 'inappropriate and hostile' signal to a country that has been 'unthreatening and respectful' during his presidency. The South Korean presidential Blue House is reviewing President Trump's post and expressed hope that the friendly relationship between the U.S. and North Korean leaders would lead to meaningful dialogue for peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula. Despite President Trump's order, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff confirmed that the drills started as sche...
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Trump Scales Back Military Exercises to Please Kim Jong Un

Trump Scales Back Military Exercises to Please Kim Jong Un

The president ordered a last minute downgrade of the annual joint military training drills between South Korea and the U.S.
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Trump instructs Pentagon to reduce military exercises with South Korea

Trump instructs Pentagon to reduce military exercises with South Korea

By Costas Pitas and David Lawder Aug 16 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has instructed the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, he said on Sunday in a social media post that also mentioned Seoul's refusal to take part in actions against Iran.