Trump Orders Reduced South Korea Military Drills, Cites Kim Jong Un Ties
Trump says he told War Secretary Pete Hegseth to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.
First Published: August 25, 2026, 9:37 AM ET
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump said he ordered a substantial reduction in joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
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