World · 17 August 2026

Trump says US will cut South Korea military drills over Iran snub

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Donald Trump stated that the United States intended to "substantially reduce" its joint military exercises with South Korea, attributing this decision to his positive relationship with Kim Jong Un. He also said South Korea declined to join America in the "denuclearisation" of Iran. Trump called the drills expensive and an "inappropriate and hostile" signal to North Korea.

By BriefTea Editorial · 17 August 2026 at 5:56

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