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Why Trump can’t rekindle the spark with Kim Jong Un

Why Trump can’t rekindle the spark with Kim Jong Un

The president badly wants a meeting with the North Korean leader. But it’s not clear what they have to talk about.
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The Latest: Over 750 US troops have been wounded since the Iran war began, Pentagon says

The Latest: Over 750 US troops have been wounded since the Iran war began, Pentagon says

Pentagon data shows more than 750 U.S. troops have been wounded during operations against Iran
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South Korea says North Korea fires barrage of short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea

South Korea says North Korea fires barrage of short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea

South Korea’s military says North Korea has launched about 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea
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North Korea's Kim Yo Jong denies Zelenskiy's claim on additional troops deployment

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong denies Zelenskiy's claim on additional troops deployment

By Heejin Kim and Brenda Goh SEOUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - North Korea's Kim Yo Jong, sister of leader Kim Jong Un, on Wednesday denied Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's claim that Pyongyang plans to send up to 50,000 more troops to Russia to fight for its ally.
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North Korea fires barrage of missiles toward the sea after dismissing overture from Trump

North Korea fires barrage of missiles toward the sea after dismissing overture from Trump

South Korea’s military says North Korea has launched about 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea
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Atlantic Council Experts Criticize President Trump's Decision to Scale Back US-South Korea Military Exercises

Atlantic Council Experts Criticize President Trump's Decision to Scale Back US-South Korea Military Exercises

President Trump announced his decision to scale back the annual US-South Korea military exercises, specifically the Ulchi Freedom Shield, which was scheduled to run through August 27. This decision was made public on Sunday night, with President Trump stating he was 'not happy' with the exercises and had instructed the Pentagon to shorten them. He cited his 'very good relationship' with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un as a factor. The Atlantic Council experts have expressed varied views on this development. Bee Yun Jo, a nonresident senior fellow, emphasized that while diplomacy is valuable, military readiness should not be used as a bargaining chip. Dokyoung Koo argued that reducing combined training negatively impacts both the United States and South Korea. Sungmin Cho, another nonresident senior fellow, expressed surprise at the linkage of these exercises to the Iran war. The scaling back reportedly involves ending the drill after its defensive phase on August 21, canceling the counteroffensive phase ...
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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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US, South Korea to cut length, scope of military drills after Trump order

US, South Korea to cut length, scope of military drills after Trump order

By Joyce Lee and Heejin Kim SEOUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - South Korea and the United States will cut short annual joint military drills to five days from 11 and scale back some field training, the allies said on Wednesday, after President Donald Trump ordered a substantial reduction in U.S.
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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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Democrats Rebuke President Trump Over Reduced Military Drills with South Korea

Democrats Rebuke President Trump Over Reduced Military Drills with South Korea

President Trump is facing significant criticism from Democratic lawmakers following his decision to 'substantially reduce' joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea. The President announced this move on Sunday, citing his 'very good relationship' with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korea's refusal to join the U.S.-Israel war against Iran. Democratic Senator Andy Kim stated that decisions about joint exercises should be made jointly, not unilaterally via social media, emphasizing the strategic partnership with South Korea as a 'linchpin for security and stability in the Indo-Pacific.' Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal labeled the decision 'dangerous' for regional stability, while Jack Reed, the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, called it 'inane,' suggesting it signals that 'America’s commitments are negotiable.' Republican Senator Thom Tillis also criticized the move, arguing it allows North Korea to increase support for Russia in Ukraine.
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Senator Jack Reed Denounces President Trump's Decision to Reduce US-South Korea Military Exercises

Senator Jack Reed Denounces President Trump's Decision to Reduce US-South Korea Military Exercises

Senator Jack Reed, the leading Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, has strongly criticized President Trump's decision to significantly reduce the scale of joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea. Reed labeled the decision as 'stupid and incoherent,' expressing concern that it undermines American alliances. President Trump announced on Sunday a 'considerable reduction' in U.S. participation in the annual military drills, which commenced hours later. He cited his 'very good relationship with Kim Jong Un,' the North Korean leader, as a primary reason. South Korean authorities, however, confirmed that the joint maneuvers began as scheduled. President Trump also mentioned Seoul's non-participation in U.S. military operations against Iran as a justification for decreasing U.S. involvement in the exercises. Senator Reed argued that such actions make America's commitments appear negotiable to both allies and adversaries.