US and South Korea reduce joint military drills by half as Trump considers Kim summit
They publishedUS, South Korea slash joint military drills by half as Trump eyes Kim summit
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Who
What
- Joint US‑South Korea drills to be reduced by about 50%, per South Korean media.
- Ulchi Freedom Shield began Monday and may cancel or defer second phase.
- Defensive phase to finish this week; counter-attack phase possibly cancelled.
- Trump ordered substantial US participation reduction, citing good ties with Kim.
- North Korea denounces drills as threats but pledges self‑defence; talks with Kim teased.
Where
🇭🇰 Hong Kong (outlet HQ)
topics: Politics · language: eng
topics: Politics · language: eng
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