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Trump directs Pentagon to reduce military exercises with South Korea ahead of drills

17 Ağustos 2026France 24

US President Donald Trump has ordered a reduction in military drills with South Korea, citing respect for North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. However, the joint exercises between US and South Korean forces proceeded as scheduled on Monday.
This contradiction raises questions about the effectiveness of diplomatic gestures in the face of ongoing military commitments.
The US and South Korea have a longstanding military alliance, which includes regular joint exercises as a deterrent against North Korean aggression. Trump's administration has often fluctuated between a hardline stance and attempts at rapprochement with North Korea, making the current situation emblematic of broader…
Trump's directive to scale back military drills appears to be a strategic move aimed at fostering dialogue with North Korea. However, the continuation of the exercises suggests a complex balancing act between diplomacy and military readiness.

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