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

17 Ağustos 2026France 24

President Donald Trump has directed the Pentagon to reduce military exercises with South Korea, labeling them as 'inappropriate and hostile.' This decision comes just hours before the drills were set to begin and follows Trump's assertion that South Korea has not supported the U.S. in its conflict with Iran.
He also referenced his positive rapport with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un as a factor in his decision.
has long conducted joint military exercises with South Korea as a deterrent against North Korean aggression. However, Trump's approach has often deviated from established protocols, emphasizing personal relationships with foreign leaders over conventional military strategies.
Trump's order to scale back military drills with South Korea reflects a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy, prioritizing personal diplomacy over traditional military alliances.

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