US-led drills to end six days early, South Korea says, amid Trump push for Kim Jong-un talks
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Asia Pacific category. Published on August 18, 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 18, 2026 • Originally reported by Raphael Rashid in Seoul. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
South Korea’s joint chiefs of staff said the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise would end on 21 August at the request of the US
South Korea’s military has confirmed that joint military drills with the US will be cut short, days after Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to scale back the exercises.
In a statement on Wednesday, South Korea’s joint chiefs of staff said at the request of the US side, the Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) exercise – which began on Monday would end on Friday, six days earlier than originally planned.
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