President Directs Military to Reduce Joint Drills with South Korea

The President has issued a directive to the Pentagon to decrease the scale of joint military exercises with South Korea.

He cited two factors informing this decision. The President referred to South Korea's non-participation in the conflict in Iran.

He also referenced his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, describing it as "very good."

This instruction from the President outlines a change in the scope of military drills conducted between the United States and South Korea.