U.S. Allies Express Worry Over Reduced Military Drills with South Korea
By Editor • August 18, 2026 • 1 min read
Concerns among U.S. allies surfaced Tuesday following President Donald Trump's decision to cut back joint military exercises with South Korea. This move appears aimed at enticing North Korean leader Kim Jong Un back to negotiations.
After the announcement, Trump claimed that Kim had responded positively to his overtures, emphasizing that reducing the scale of military drills would enhance safety on the Korean Peninsula.
Source: www.japantimes.co.jp
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