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US-South Korea drills cut short after Trump order: What he wants from North Korea

Times of India · 19 August 2026 at 11:08 am

US-South Korea drills cut short after Trump order: What he wants from North Korea

South Korea and the United States have shortened their annual joint military exercises.

President Donald Trump ordered a substantial reduction in the US role in these drills.

The Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise was significantly reduced in duration and scope.

North Korea condemned the drills, calling them dangerous and hostile.

This decision may also be linked to tensions concerning Iran and US-South Korea ties.

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US-South Korea drills cut short after Trump order: What he wants from North Korea

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