Trump Directs Pentagon to Reduce Joint Drills with South Korea
President Trump has instructed the Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea. He cited South Korea's approach to Iran's denuclearization efforts and his relationship with North Korea's leader as reasons for the decision.
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President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to decrease the scope of joint military exercises conducted with South Korea. Mr. Trump stated South Korea's unwillingness to assist with the denuclearization of Iran as a factor in his directive. He also referenced his personal relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
The directive affects the regular combined military drills between the United States and South Korea. These exercises, which have taken place for decades, involve thousands of troops from both nations.
Mr. Trump did not specify which particular exercises would see reductions or the timeline for their adjustment. The Pentagon has not yet released details regarding the implementation of the President's order.
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