President claims the joint exercises send a ‘hostile’ message to North Korea
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Trump orders US to scale back South Korea military drills
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17.08.2026
Trump orders Pentagon to 'scale back' military drills with South Korea citing good relations with Kim Jong Un
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17.08.2026
Trump says US will scale back military drills with South Korea
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16.08.2026
Trump directs Hegseth to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea
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17.08.2026
South Korea president calls for military independence in wake of Trump call to cut joint drills
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18.08.2026
Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea
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