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South Korea Reduces Joint Military Exercises with US at Washington's Request

19 Ağustos 2026BBC News

South Korea has decided to shorten its joint military exercises with the United States, responding to a request from Washington. This decision follows former President Trump's announcement to reduce the frequency of these exercises, emphasizing a positive rapport with North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un.
The shift reflects a broader strategy to ease tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
The reduction of joint military drills has been a contentious issue, often viewed by North Korea as a provocation. Trump's approach to North Korea was characterized by a mix of confrontation and diplomacy, and this latest development may signal a continuation of that strategy under his administration.
The decision to shorten military exercises indicates a significant shift in South Korea's defense posture, potentially influenced by diplomatic overtures from the United States. This move may be seen as an attempt to foster peace with North Korea, but it also raises questions about the readiness of South Korean forc…

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