Trump Orders US to Scale Back Military Drills With South Korea
US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to significantly reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, citing Seoul’s decision not to join US efforts against Iran and his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Trump said the exercises were expensive and sent an “inappropriate and hostile” message to North Korea, which he described as having remained “unthreatening and respectful” during his presidency. He also criticised South Korea […]
