Trump orders cuts to South Korea joint drills despite warnings about Kim regime
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Asia Pacific category. Published on August 16, 2026 • Originally reported by Raphael Rashid in Seoul. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Asia Pacific category. Published on August 16, 2026 • Originally reported by Raphael Rashid in Seoul. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
President says he ‘gets along great’ with dictator but US officials say Ukraine war is boosting North’s capabilities
Donald Trump has said he is scaling back joint US military drills with South Korea aimed at deterring North Korea, despite military officials from both countries warning that Kim Jong-un’s regime was learning new battlefield tactics from the Ukraine war.
The drills under Ulchi Freedom Shield, one of two major annual exercises held by South Korea and the US, start on Monday and run until 27 August.
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