Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea - AP News
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Who
What
- Trump instructed Secretary of War to substantially reduce the planned joint exercises with South Korea.
- The 11-day drills involve 18,000 South Korean soldiers and are aimed at readiness against North Korea.
- Trump criticized the exercises as costly and 'hostile' toward North Korea.
- North Korea warned of unspecified steps amid the drills; analysts say such drills often prompt weapons testing.
- The exercises would practice live-fire, precision targeting, wet gap crossing, and equipment distribution.
Where
🇺🇸 United States (outlet HQ)
topics: Politics · language: eng
topics: Politics · language: eng
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