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World · Asia-Pacific · published 2026-08-20 · via Al Jazeera

Trump's order to cut US-South Korea military drills sparks security concerns in Seoul

US President Trump ordered a reduction in joint military exercises with South Korea, citing an inappropriate signal to North Korea and Seoul's refusal to join the war on Iran. The move has rattled South Korean officials and raised doubts about the reliability of US security guarantees. The annual drills were cut from 11 days to five.

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