Trump Reduces US-South Korea Drills, Citing Lack of Help on Iran
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- Axiosseen 17 Aug, 00:56headline rewritten
Trump tells Hegseth to cut U.S.-South Korea drillsTrump tells Hegseth to cut back U.S.-South Korea drills - Bloomberg Politicsseen 17 Aug, 00:56description edited
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President Donald Trump said he has directed the Pentagon to “substantially reduce” joint military exercises with South Korea, reducing support for a longtime ally while praising North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.President Donald Trump said he told the Pentagon to “substantially reduce” joint military exercises with South Korea and suggested his shift was driven by frustration that the longtime US ally hadn’t provided more support for his war with Iran.
- Times of Indiaseen 17 Aug, 03:27headline rewritten
Trump orders cut in US-South Korea drills after Seoul rejects Iran denuclearisation push‘Very good’ ties with Kim: Trump orders 'substantial' cut in military drills with South Korea - Le Monde Englishseen 17 Aug, 05:44headline rewritten
Trump says US scaling back military drills with South KoreaTrump says US scaling back military drills with South Korea hours before start - Tagesschau (Germany)seen 17 Aug, 05:44headline rewritten
Südkorea und USA beginnen gemeinsame MilitärübungPräsident Trump bremst gemeinsames Manöver mit Südkorea aus - Le Monde Englishseen 17 Aug, 08:19headline rewritten
Trump says US scaling back military drills with South Korea hours before startTrump says US scaling back military drills with South Korea hours before they begin - Tagesschau (Germany)seen 17 Aug, 08:19headline rewritten
Präsident Trump bremst gemeinsames Manöver mit Südkorea ausUS-Präsident Trump bremst gemeinsames Manöver mit Südkorea aus - The Guardian Worldseen 17 Aug, 11:27headline rewritten
Trump orders cuts to South Korea joint drills despite warnings of North’s growing battlefield experienceTrump orders cuts to South Korea joint drills despite warnings about Kim regime - Euronewsseen 17 Aug, 11:27headline rewritten
Trump orders Pentagon to 'scale back' military drills with South Korea citing good relations with Kim Jong UnSouth Korea says will 'coordinate closely' with US on joint drills after Trump announces drawdown - The Guardian Worldseen 17 Aug, 15:01description edited
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President orders Pentagon to scale back ‘inappropriate and hostile’ exercises with South Korea Republican senator Bill Cassidy – a medical doctor who voted to confirm anti-vaccine activist Robert F Kennedy as federal health secretary in early 2025 – on Sunday denounced Donald Trump ’s “crazy, stupid” claims about the safety of the combined MMR vaccine for undermining faith in immunization. When Trump recently ordered changes to the recommended childhood vaccination schedule, with Kennedy by his...President orders Pentagon to scale back ‘inappropriate and hostile’ exercises with South Korea Sign up for the Breaking News US email US Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia described his Republican opponent Mike Collins as a “bigot congressman surrounded at work and at home by neo-Nazis and white nationalists” and a “scandal piñata” at a rally on Sunday in Atlanta. Ossoff was referencing reports that Collins’ son-in-law, David Alan Scheer II, is a white nationalist and social media influencer with a...
- Libération (France)seen 17 Aug, 18:27headline rewritten
«Kim Jong-un et moi, nous nous entendons très bien» : Trump annonce réduire ses exercices militaires avec la Corée du SudTrump bouscule la Corée du Sud et fait du pied à Kim Jong-un - El País (Spain)seen 17 Aug, 18:27headline rewritten
Trump anuncia que reducirá los ejercicios militares con Corea del Sur debido a sus “muy buenas relaciones” con Kim Jong-unTrump anuncia que reducirá los ejercicios militares con Corea del Sur debido a las “muy buenas relaciones” de EE UU con Kim Jong-un - The Guardian Worldseen 17 Aug, 18:27headline rewritten
Trump cuts military drills with South Korea citing ‘very good relationship’ with Kim Jong-un – US politics liveTop Democrat slams Trump’s ‘inane, haphazard’ cuts to US-South Korea drills – live - The Guardian Worldseen 17 Aug, 22:11description edited
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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 is 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...President says he ‘gets along great’ with dictator but 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 is learning new battlefield tactics from the Ukraine war. The drills under Ulchi Freedom Shield, one of two main annual exercises held by South Korea and the US, start on Monday and run...
- The Guardian Worldseen 17 Aug, 22:11headline rewritten
Top Democrat slams Trump’s ‘inane, haphazard’ cuts to US-South Korea drills – liveTrump says Kim Jong-un has responded to his overtures when asked about scaling back US drills with South Korea – live - Channel News Asiaseen 18 Aug, 01:10description edited
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US President Donald Trump said North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un had responded to his recent messages and described their talks as “very positive.”US President Donald Trump said North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un had responded to his recent messages and described their talks as "very positive".
- Japan Timesseen 18 Aug, 09:09headline rewritten
Trump says North Korea’s Kim has responded to outreachU.S. allies call South Korea cooperation ‘critical’ after Trump orders exercise cut - BBC News Worldseen 18 Aug, 09:09headline rewritten
BBC breaks down Trump's latest shift on North and South KoreaWatch: Why has Trump shifted on North Korea? - The Hillseen 18 Aug, 21:03headline rewritten
South Korea president highlights US alliance after Trump reduces joint exercisesSouth Korea's president highlights US alliance after Trump reduces joint exercises - yahoo.comseen 18 Aug, 23:09URL changed
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- Bloomberg Politicsseen 19 Aug, 01:22headline rewritten
Trump Plays Kim Jong Un Card to Pressure South Korea Over TradeTrump Chases Kim Jong Un Talks as Ties Fray With South Korea - DW Top Storiesseen 19 Aug, 01:58URL changed
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- Der Spiegel (Germany)seen 19 Aug, 01:59URL changed
- South China Morning Postseen 19 Aug, 04:13headline rewritten
Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises with South KoreaUS-South Korea joint military exercises start after Trump orders Pentagon to scale back - The Hillseen 19 Aug, 04:13headline rewritten
Trump directs Hegseth to reduce U.S. joint exercises in South KoreaTrump directs Hegseth to reduce US joint exercises in South Korea - Bloomberg Politicsseen 19 Aug, 04:13headline rewritten
Trump Says He’s Curtailing Military Drills With South KoreaTrump Reduces US-South Korea Drills, Citing Lack of Help on Iran - ABC News (Australia)seen 19 Aug, 04:13description edited
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US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to scale back planned joint military exercises with South Korea, saying it declined to help denuclearise Iran and citing his good relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.US President Donald Trump orders the Pentagon to scale back planned joint military exercises with South Korea, saying it declined to help denuclearise Iran and citing his good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
- Channel News Asiaseen 19 Aug, 04:13headline rewritten
Trump says US scaling back military drills with South KoreaTrump says US scaling back military drills with South Korea, citing 'very good' relationship with Kim Jong Un - ČT24 (Czechia)seen 19 Aug, 04:13description edited
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Americký prezident Donald Trump v neděli večer oznámil, že nařídil ministerstvu obrany, aby omezilo účast armády Spojených států na společných cvičeních s Jižní Koreou. Učinil tak mimo jiné kvůli svým dobrým vztahům s vůdcem Severní Koreje Kim Čong-unem.Americký prezident Donald Trump v neděli večer oznámil, že nařídil ministerstvu obrany, aby omezilo účast armády Spojených států na společných cvičeních s Jižní Koreou. Učinil tak prý mimo jiné kvůli svým dobrým vztahům s vůdcem Severní Koreje Kim Čong-unem. Soul vzkázal, že Trumpovy výroky posuzuje.
- Le Monde (France)seen 19 Aug, 04:13description edited
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Selon le président américain, ces exercices, qui doivent commencer lundi, sont « coûteux » et « envoient un signal totalement inapproprié et hostile » envers Pyongyang. Séoul affirme que ces manœuvres avec les Etats-Unis « se dérouleront comme prévu ».Selon le président américain, ces exercices, qui ont commencé lundi, sont « coûteux » et « envoient un signal totalement inapproprié et hostile » envers Pyongyang. Séoul a annoncé que ces manœuvres avec les Etats-Unis ont commencé « comme prévu ».
- Le Figaro (France)seen 19 Aug, 04:13headline rewritten
Séoul affirme que les exercices militaires avec les États-Unis «se dérouleront comme prévu»Après l’annonce de Donald Trump, la Corée du Sud affirme qu’elle va «se coordonner étroitement» avec les États-Unis pour les exercices militaires conjoints - winnipegfreepress.comseen 19 Aug, 04:33headline rewritten
AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDTAP News in Brief at 11:09 p.m. EDT - Le Monde (France)seen 19 Aug, 06:51headline rewritten
Les exercices militaires conjoints de la Corée du Sud et des Etats-Unis écourtés de six jours, annonce Séoul après les critiques émises par TrumpLes exercices militaires conjoints de la Corée du Sud et des Etats-Unis écourtés de six jours, annonce Séoul après les critiques émises par Donald Trump - ČT24 (Czechia)seen 19 Aug, 06:51description edited
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Každoroční společná vojenská cvičení Jižní Koreje se Spojenými státy skončí dříve než se plánovalo, uvedla jihokorejská armáda. Cvičení s názvem Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) začala v pondělí a skončí v pátek. Původně měla trvat jedenáct dní, tedy do 27. srpna. Informovaly o tom světové agentury. Prohlášení armády přišlo poté, co v neděli americký prezident Donald Trump oznámil omezení americké účasti na cvičení, protože podle něj vysílala Pchjongjangu „naprosto nevhodný a nepřátelský signál“.Každoroční společná vojenská cvičení Jižní Koreje se Spojenými státy skončí dříve, než se plánovalo, uvedla jihokorejská armáda. Cvičení s názvem Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) začala v pondělí a skončí v pátek. Původně měla trvat jedenáct dní, tedy do 27. srpna. Informovaly o tom světové agentury. Prohlášení armády přišlo poté, co v neděli americký prezident Donald Trump oznámil omezení americké účasti na cvičení, protože podle něj vysílala Pchjongjangu „naprosto nevhodný a nepřátelský signál“.
- BBC News Worldseen 19 Aug, 06:51headline rewritten
South Korea shortens war games with US citing Washington requestSouth Korea shortens war games with US, citing Washington request - Le Monde Englishseen 19 Aug, 06:51description edited
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The annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises, designed to prepare for a possible attack by North Korea, will end around a week earlier than planned, both countries announced on Wednesday. US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he had told the Pentagon to curtail the exercises citing his 'good relationship' with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.The annual exercises, designed to prepare for a possible attack by North Korea, will end around a week earlier than planned. US President Donald Trump said he had told the Pentagon to curtail the exercises, citing his 'good relationship' with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
- The Guardian Worldseen 19 Aug, 09:39description edited
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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...South Korea’s joint chiefs of staff said the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise would end on 21 August at the request of the US Analysis: In cutting joint drills, Trump has given South Korea’s president what he wants. So why does Seoul look so uneasy? 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...
- Euronewsseen 19 Aug, 09:39headline rewritten
US and South Korean militaries agree to shorten drills days after Trump ordered reduction in joint exercisesNorth Korea slams joint US-South military drills as 'open threat' to regional security - Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)seen 19 Aug, 09:39headline rewritten
Južna Koreja i SAD skratili zajedničku vojnu vježbuNešto se čudno događa: Dvije vojske iznenada prekidaju aktivnosti - The Guardian Worldseen 19 Aug, 09:39headline rewritten
In cutting joint drills, Trump has given South Korea’s president what he wants. So why does Seoul look so uneasy?In cutting joint drills, Trump has given South Korea’s president what he wants. So why is Seoul so uneasy? - Der Spiegel (Germany)seen 19 Aug, 11:12URL changed
- ČT24 (Czechia)seen 19 Aug, 17:31headline rewritten
Vojenské cvičení Jižní Koreje a USA skončí téměř o týden dříveVojenské cvičení Jižní Koreje a USA skončí téměř o týden dříve. KLDR to „nezajímá“ - Die Zeit (Germany)seen 19 Aug, 21:52headline rewritten
Verzicht auf Gegenoffensive?: USA und Südkorea kürzen Militärmanöver um die HälfteKorea-Konflikt: Nordkorea nennt US-Manöver trotz Kürzung «provokativ» - The Guardian Worldseen 20 Aug, 04:13description edited
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US president’s abrupt order to scale back joint exercises with Seoul is meant to ‘flatter’ North Korea’s dictator, top Democrat says US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump’s move to gut Washington’s 73-year-old military alliance with Seoul has been called “inane” and “shortsighted” as lawmakers warned it risked strengthening Russia’s hand in Ukraine. The US president abruptly ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea just days after North Korea test-fired...US president’s abrupt order to scale back joint exercises with Seoul is meant to ‘flatter’ North Korea’s dictator, top Democrat says Donald Trump’s move to gut Washington’s 73-year-old military alliance with Seoul has been called “inane” and “shortsighted” as lawmakers warned it risked strengthening Russia’s hand in Ukraine. The US president abruptly ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea just days after North Korea test-fired ballistic missiles, justifying the...
- The Guardian Worldseen 20 Aug, 04:13headline rewritten
Trump says Kim Jong-un has responded to his overtures when asked about scaling back US drills with South Korea – liveTrump says Kim Jong-un has responded to his overtures when asked about scaling back US drills with South Korea – as it happened - Bloomberg Politicsseen 20 Aug, 04:13description edited
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President Donald Trump said North Korean strongman Kim Jong Un had responded to requests for the two leaders to have a conversation, as Trump moved to cut back military drills with South Korea, a traditional US ally.President Donald Trump said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has responded to requests for the two leaders to have a conversation, as Trump moved to cut back military drills with South Korea, a longtime US ally.
- Channel News Asiaseen 20 Aug, 04:13headline rewritten
Trump hints at Kim contacts after scaling back Seoul drillsTrump hints at contact with North Korea's Kim after scaling back Seoul drills - Bloomberg Politicsseen 20 Aug, 06:42headline rewritten
Korea’s Lee Hails Trump’s ‘Determination’ for Peninsula PeaceNorth Korea May Have Up to 120 Nuclear Warheads, Seoul Says - Bloomberg Politicsseen 20 Aug, 09:58headline rewritten
North Korea May Have Up to 120 Nuclear Warheads, Seoul SaysNorth Korea Fires Missiles After Dismissing Trump Overtures - nbcnews.comseen 20 Aug, 11:34description edited
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The comments by President Lee Jae Myung came amid reports that the commander of U.S. Forces Korea had visited South Korea’s Defense Ministry to discuss reducing the exercises.President Lee Jae Myung made the comments amid reports that the commander of U.S. Forces Korea had visited South Korea’s Defense Ministry to discuss reducing the exercises.
- Euronewsseen 20 Aug, 13:54headline rewritten
North Korea says Trump's scale-back of joint military exercises with South Korea 'changes nothing'North Korea fires suspected missile as US move to cut drills with South Korea 'changes nothing' - bostonherald.comseen 20 Aug, 15:38headline rewritten
Drills cut by Trump are central to the US-South Korea allianceDrills cut by Trump are central to the US-South Korea alliance, observers say - DW Top Storiesseen 20 Aug, 15:41URL changed
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- koreaherald.comseen 21 Aug, 02:12description edited
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South Korea and the United States are scaling down their annual combined exercise that kicked off earlier this week, with the scheduled field training also setSouth Korea and the United States are scaling down their annual combined exercise that kicked off earlier this week at Washington's request, with the scheduled
- clickorlando.comseen 21 Aug, 02:12headline rewritten
South Korea says the South Korean and US militaries have agreed to shorten their drillsNorth Korea shrugs off Trump's scaled-back drills with South Korea, saying it changes nothing - Bloomberg Politicsseen 21 Aug, 04:28headline rewritten
China’s Top Envoy to Visit Seoul as Trump Shakes US-Korea TiesChina Tests South Korea Opening as Trump Unsettles Alliance - DW Top Storiesseen 21 Aug, 05:15URL changed
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- Die Zeit (Germany)seen 21 Aug, 05:17URL changed
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- NPR Newsseen 21 Aug, 17:42headline rewritten
As Trump courts Kim, Pyongyang ups price while Seoul fears being sidelinedAs Trump courts Kim, Pyongyang ups the price, while Seoul fears being sidelined - Die Zeit (Germany)seen 22 Aug, 07:16URL changed
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- Bloomberg Politicsseen 23 Aug, 05:07headline rewritten
North Korea Fires Missiles After Dismissing Trump OverturesUS, Japan, South Korea Urge North Korea to Halt ‘Provocations’ - kpcw.orgseen 23 Aug, 09:48URL changed
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- onenewspage.comseen 25 Aug, 05:49headline rewritten
U.S. Cuts Joint Military Drills With South Korea: Multi-Source CoverageNorth Korea Fires Missiles After US Scales Back South Korea Drills - Japan Timesseen 3 Sept, 03:04headline rewritten
U.S., Japan, South Korea maritime drills are ‘threat’ to North Korea, Pyongyang saysU.S.-Japan-South Korea maritime drills are ‘threat,’ North Korea says
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Sun, 16 August 2026
21 reports- Bloomberg Politics21:32first to reportedited after publishing ×2
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Trump Says He’s Curtailing Military Drills With South KoreaPresident Donald Trump told the Pentagon to “substantially reduce” joint military exercises with South Korea and indicated his decision to do so was driven by frustration the longtime US ally hadn’t provided more support for his war with Iran.
- Axios21:32edited after publishing
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Trump tells Hegseth to cut U.S.-South Korea drillsPresident Trump said Sunday he instructed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to "substantially reduce" U.S. military exercises with South Korea. The big picture: Trump cited his "very good relationship" with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for condemning the drills — and also noted on Truth Social that South Korea declined his request to help the U.S. denuclearize Iran . What he's saying: "These exercises are not only costly, with much of these costs paid for by the United States of America (as...
- Le Figaro (France)21:45
Le président américain juge ces manœuvres conjointes «coûteuses» et «hostiles» envers la Corée du Nord, qu’il estime désormais «non menaçante». Il s’est également félicité du récent pacte de défense conclu entre l’Arabie saoudite, la Turquie et le Pakistan.
- 24sata (Croatia)21:49
Sjeverna Koreja, koja zajedničke manevre SAD-a i Južne Koreje oduvijek smatra provokacijom, u danima koji su prethodili njihovom početku uputila je oštre osude, nazivajući ih "probom za agresivni rat" i prijeteći "odlučnim" odgovorom
- The Hill21:55edited after publishing
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Trump directs Hegseth to reduce U.S. joint exercises in South KoreaPresident Trump said Sunday he told Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to “substantially reduce” the joint military exercises with South Korea. Trump wrote in a Truth Social post that he’s “not happy with the fact that the United States has, long ago, agreed to participate” in these joint military exercises. He also noted that South Korea...
- Japan Times22:01
Citing his ties with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, as well as Seoul's decision not to join U.S.-led actions against Iran, Trump said he was "not happy" with the current situation.
- PBS NewsHour22:01
Trump said in a social media post that the exercises slated to begin this week are costly and "send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile" to North Korea, which he said "has been unthreatening and respectful" while Trump has been in the White House.
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- yahoo.com16 Aug, 21:37their copy
- abcnews4.com16 Aug, 21:47their copy
- ČT24 (Czechia)22:10edited after publishing
Americký prezident Donald Trump v neděli večer oznámil, že nařídil ministerstvu obrany, aby omezilo účast armády Spojených států na společných cvičeních s Jižní Koreou. Učinil tak prý mimo jiné kvůli svým dobrým vztahům s vůdcem Severní Koreje Kim Čong-unem. Soul vzkázal, že Trumpovy výroky posuzuje.
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- iRozhlas (Czechia)17 Aug, 05:09their copy
- Google News - Top Stories22:16
Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea AP News Trump says US will reduce military exercises with South Korea, citing lack of help with Iran CNN Trump Orders Cuts to U.S.-South Korea Military Drills WSJ Trump tells Hegseth to cut U.S.-South Korea drills Axios Trump reduces military exercises with South Korea, citing good ties with Kim Jong Un The Washington Post
- bnonews.com22:23
President Trump said he has ordered a substantial reduction in joint military exercises with South Korea ahead of the start of the allies’ annual drills. Trump announced the decision Sunday, one day before the United States and South Korea are scheduled to begin Ulchi Freedom Shield, an 11-day exercise that is due to run through […]
- el-balad.com22:24
Trump South Korea drills move under a Pentagon cutback order as the White House narrows joint military exercises with South Korea.
- South China Morning Post22:29edited after publishing
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Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises with South KoreaSouth Korea’s defence ministry said on Monday that its joint military exercise with the United States had started after President Donald Trump’s announcement it would be scaled back. “The UFS exercise is proceeding as planned,” the ministry said in a brief statement to reporters, referring to the annual drill named Ulchi Freedom Shield. As always, North Korea has reacted sharply to the annual exercise involving about 18,000 South Korean military personnel. The 11-day joint drill is scheduled...
- japantoday.com22:45
President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon on Sunday to scale back planned joint military exercises with South Korea after the Republican president said South Korea declined to help denuclearize Iran. Trump said in a social media post that the exercises slated to begin this week are costly and “send a…
- Channel News Asia22:53edited after publishing
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Trump says US scaling back military drills with South KoreaUS President Donald Trump's announcement comes a day before the start of the annual drills in South Korea, which Pyongyang has decried as dress rehearsals for an invasion.
- Le Monde (France)23:14edited after publishing
Selon le président américain, ces exercices, qui ont commencé lundi, sont « coûteux » et « envoient un signal totalement inapproprié et hostile » envers Pyongyang. Séoul a annoncé que ces manœuvres avec les Etats-Unis ont commencé « comme prévu ».
- Le Figaro (France)23:24edited after publishing
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Séoul affirme que les exercices militaires avec les États-Unis «se dérouleront comme prévu»Donald Trump a déclaré dimanche «réduire considérablement» la participation des États-Unis à des exercices militaires conjoints avec son allié historique sud-coréen.
- Google News - Top Stories23:32
Trump orders major cut to US-South Korea drills as North Korea ramps up missile tests Fox News Trump says US will reduce military exercises with South Korea, citing lack of help with Iran CNN Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea AP News Trump tells Hegseth to cut back U.S.-South Korea drills Axios Trump orders cuts to South Korea joint drills despite warnings of North’s growing battlefield experience The Guardian
- ABC News (Australia)23:39edited after publishing
US President Donald Trump orders the Pentagon to scale back planned joint military exercises with South Korea, saying it declined to help denuclearise Iran and citing his good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
- Politico Europe23:42
The president’s announcement comes just a day before the joint exercises with a longtime ally were set to kick off.
- Die Zeit (Germany)23:49
Donald Trump will die gemeinsamen Manöver der USA mit Südkorea »wesentlich reduzieren«. Er begründet dies mit seinem guten Verhältnis zu Nordkoreas Machthaber.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)23:54
Streitkräfte aus den USA und Südkorea trainieren regelmäßig gemeinsam. Präsident Trump nennt das nun ein »völlig unangemessenes und feindseliges Signal« an Nordkorea – und gibt seinem Verteidigungsminister neue Anweisungen.
Mon, 17 August 2026
93 reports- newrepublic.com00:00
The president is backing Kim Jong Un over a key ally. And he doesn’t want to be asked about it.
- Google News - Top Stories00:06
Trump says US to scale back military drills with South Korea after it stayed out of Iran war BBC Trump orders major cut to US-South Korea drills as North Korea ramps up missile tests Fox News Trump says US will reduce military exercises with South Korea, citing lack of help with Iran CNN Trump tells Hegseth to cut U.S.-South Korea drills Axios Trump orders cuts to South Korea joint drills despite warnings of North’s growing battlefield experience The Guardian
- Times of India00:10edited after publishing
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Trump orders cut in US-South Korea drills after Seoul rejects Iran denuclearisation push - Al Jazeera English00:11
US president says he's 'not happy' about the drills, citing his 'very good relationship' with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.
- ANSA (Italy)00:19
Prima dell'inizio, Trump annuncia una 'significativa diminuzione' delle manovre: sono costose e inviano 'un segnale ostile' a Pyongyang
- Anadolu Agency (AA)00:59
US president says exercises are costly, send 'inappropriate and hostile' signal to North Korea
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)01:16
Donald Trump polecił znacząco ograniczyć wspólne ćwiczenia wojskowe USA i Korei Południowej. Prezydent USA uzasadnił tę decyzję swoimi relacjami z Kim Dzong Unem, a przy okazji przypomniał, że Seul nie chciał dołączyć do amerykańskich działań przeciw Iranowi.
- DW Top Stories01:18
US President Donald Trump believes annual military drills with South Korea send an "inappropriate and hostile" signal to North Korea. Seoul says it is reviewing Trump's remarks.
- DW Top Stories01:18
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US President Donald Trump said annual military drills with South Korea send an "inappropriate and hostile" signal to North Korea.
- Le Monde English02:02edited after publishing ×2
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Trump says US scaling back military drills with South Korea hours before startUS President Donald Trump said that he is 'not happy' about US participation in joint military drills with South Korea, citing his 'very good relationship with Kim Jong Un' and challenging a long-standing alliance aimed at deterring the nuclear-armed North.
- dailymail.com03:45
President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to scale back its planned joint military exercises with South Korea.
- Euronews03:57edited after publishing
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Trump orders Pentagon to 'scale back' military drills with South Korea citing good relations with Kim Jong UnThe US president previously slammed the joint drills as “provocative” in 2018 following a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore.
- Index.hr (Croatia)04:04
AMERIČKI predsjednik Donald Trump rekao je sinoć da je Pentagonu naložio da znatno smanji opseg zajedničkih vojnih vježbi s Južnom Korejom, u objavi na društvenim mrežama u kojoj je također spomenuo odbijanje Seula da sudjeluje u akcijama protiv Irana.
- winnipegfreepress.com04:05edited after publishing
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- Google News - Top Stories04:07
Trump orders cuts to South Korea joint drills despite warnings of North’s growing battlefield experience The Guardian Trump says US will reduce military exercises with South Korea, citing lack of help with Iran CNN Trump orders Pentagon to scale back military drills with South Korea, hours before start France 24 Trump Administration Live Updates: President Orders Reduction of Military Exercises With South Korea, a Key Ally The New York Times Trump tells Hegseth to cut back U.S.-South Korea...
- RMF24 (Poland)04:24
Nagła decyzja Trumpa ze względu „na bardzo dobre relacje z Kim Dzong Unem”
- Polsat News (Poland)04:29
Donald Trump poinformował, że ze względu na jego bardzo dobre stosunki z przywódcą Korei Północnej Kim Dzong Unem, polecił ograniczenie wspólnych ćwiczeń wojskowych z Koreą Południową. Jak zaznaczył, Seul nie chciał przyłączyć się do operacji przeciwko Iranowi.
- chennaionline.com04:29
US President Donald Trump has asked Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth to reduce the scale of upcoming military exercises between the United States and South Korea. Trump has argued that the drills are expensive and could send a negative message to North Korea.
- en.ce.cn05:00
- NPR News05:21
President Trump explained the decision by saying South Korea had declined to help with the "denuclearization" of Iran and he cited his good relationship with North Korea's leader.
- N1 Info (Croatia)05:26
Američki predsjednik Donald Trump rekao je u nedjelju da je Pentagonu naložio da znatno smanji opseg zajedničkih vojnih vježbi s Južnom Korejom, u obj
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- tportal (Croatia)17 Aug, 05:06their copy
- El Mundo (Spain)05:38Trump rebaja los ejercicios militares con Seúl y apela a su "muy buena relación" con Corea del Norte
Los ejercicios militares arrancan según lo previsto tras la instrucción de Washington de "reducir sustancialmente" la participación estadounidense debido al coste, los lazos con Pionyang y el rechazo a intervenir contra Irán Leer
- France Info (France)05:49
Le président américain voit ces exercices annuels, qui débutent lundi, comme un signal "hostile" envoyé à la Corée du Nord et à son dirigeant.
- Tagesschau (Germany)05:50edited after publishing ×2
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Präsident Trump bremst gemeinsames Manöver mit Südkorea ausDie USA und Südkorea sind enge militärische Verbündete. Dennoch hat Präsident Trump angekündigt, ein laufendes gemeinsames Manöver "wesentlich" zu verringern. Er begründete dies mit den Kosten, Iran und seinen Beziehungen zu Nordkorea.
- Vecernji list (Croatia)05:52
Donald Trump naložio je Pentagonu da smanji vojne vježbe s Južnom Korejom
- NYT World06:16
In a social media post, the president scolded South Korea for not helping denuclearize Iran, and also praised North Korea and its leader.
- iDNES (Czechia)06:35
Americký prezident Donald Trump dnes oznámil, že nařídil ministerstvu obrany, aby omezilo účast armády Spojených států na společných cvičeních s Jižní Koreou. Učinil tak mimo jiné kvůli svým dobrým vztahům s vůdcem Severní Koreje Kim Čong-unem.Oznámení přichází těsně před začátkem rozsáhlého společného cvičení, které mají uskutečnit jihokorejské a americké jednotky a jehož cílem je posílit bojovou připravenost proti severokorejským hrozbám.
- Novinky (Czechia)06:55
Americký prezident Donald Trump nařídil ministrovi války Petovi Hegsethovi omezit dlouho plánované vojenské cvičení s Jižní Koreou, Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS), které už začalo. Zdůvodnil to tím, že má dobré vztahy se severokorejským vůdcem Kim Čong-unem a manévry vysílají nepřátelský signál. Navíc jsou podle něj drahé.
- Die Zeit (Germany)07:04
- Libération (France)07:07edited after publishing
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«Kim Jong-un et moi, nous nous entendons très bien» : Trump annonce réduire ses exercices militaires avec la Corée du SudLe président américain a annoncé la «réduction considérable» des exercices militaires conjoints avec Séoul, pourtant essentiels à la défense de la Corée du Sud. Il pourrait chercher à organiser une nouvelle rencontre avec le dictateur nord-coréen.
- El País (Spain)07:15edited after publishing
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Trump anuncia que reducirá los ejercicios militares con Corea del Sur debido a sus “muy buenas relaciones” con Kim Jong-unEl presidente estadounidense critica la falta de cooperación de Seúl, aliado tradicional de Washington, en la guerra con Irán
- Channel News Asia07:29
The Blue House said it would continue diplomatic consultations on US-Korea military cooperation related to the Strait of Hormuz, while discussing details on joint military drills with the United States.
- Google News - Top Stories08:28
Trump orders military to ‘substantially reduce’ joint exercises with South Korea NBC News Trump says US scaling back joint military operations with South Korea BBC Trump Will Make South Korea Pay For His Iran Humiliation The Atlantic Trump Raps Seoul and Makes Asia Allies Nervous Bloomberg.com Trump cuts military drills with South Korea citing ‘very good relationship’ with Kim Jong-un – US politics live The Guardian
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)08:33
US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to scale back annual US-South Korean military drills, citing his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The move comes as Pyongyang deepens military ties with Moscow and sends troops to support Russia’s war against Ukraine.
- thecitizen.co.tz08:49
US President Donald Trump on Sunday instructed the Pentagon to "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with long-term Asian ally South Korea, citing the cost of the drills and Seoul's...
- wqcs.org08:50
President Trump ordered the Pentagon to scale back its joint military exercises with South Korea because the country declined to help with the Iran war, citing his relationship with North Korea.
- NYT World09:05
President Trump wants to curtail military exercises with South Korea, saying they were hostile to North Korea. But under Mr. Kim, the North has become increasingly belligerent toward the South.
- Google News - Top Stories09:05
Trump’s Overture to Kim Jong-un Strains Alliance With South Korea The New York Times Trump has handed a gift to Kim Jong Un and deepened concerns over US reliability CNN Trump alarms South Korea with call to scale back military drills and deference to Kim Jong Un NBC News Trump Will Make South Korea Pay for His Iran Humiliation The Atlantic Trump scales down war games with South Korea: Why it matters Al Jazeera
- The Guardian World09:10edited after publishing ×2
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Trump orders cuts to South Korea joint drills despite warnings of North’s growing battlefield experiencePresident says he ‘gets along great’ with dictator but 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 is learning new battlefield tactics from the Ukraine war. The drills under Ulchi Freedom Shield, one of two main annual exercises held by South Korea and the US, start on Monday and run...
- Der Spiegel (Germany)09:12
Donald Trump hat angekündigt, US-südkoreanische Militärübungen einzuschränken. Doch Seoul hält an der engen Zusammenarbeit mit Washington fest. Währenddessen setzt Nordkorea seine Raketentests fort.
- Bloomberg Politics09:59
The US president also hailed his “very good relationship” with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
- South China Morning Post10:22
US President Donald Trump’s call to “substantially” reduce US-South Korea military drills has revived speculation that he is trying to persuade North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un to attend another summit between them even though Kim has expressed no such interest. Trump’s comments in a social media post on Sunday came as South Korea and the US began their annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise on Monday, putting Seoul in an awkward position of defending the alliance while not undercutting his...
- The Guardian World11:04
President said he was ‘not happy’ with plans for large-scale joint exercises he described as ‘inappropriate and hostile’. Plus, how five obscure horses have ended up at the center of a transatlantic betting mystery Good morning. 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 is learning new battlefield tactics from the Ukraine war. The president...
- Al Jazeera English11:29
Donald Trump has ordered the US military to scale back joint exercises with South Korea.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)11:36
Der US-Präsident ist sauer auf den Verbündeten, weil er nicht im Iran-Krieg hilft. Trump droht, die militärische Unterstützung zu reduzieren, und preist stattdessen Nordkoreas Diktator Kim Jong-un.
- Al Jazeera English12:20
US president cites Seoul's reluctance to back his war on Iran, and his warm ties with North Korea's leader as reasons.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)12:25
Der US-Präsident will die Manöver mit dem asiatischen Land reduzieren und huldigt zugleich dem Diktator in Nordkorea. So schadet er seinem eigenen Land.
- Google News - Top Stories12:30
South Korea hopes for talks between US and North Korea after Trump downsizes military drills AP News Trump has handed a gift to Kim Jong Un and deepened concerns over US reliability CNN Trump alarms South Korea with call to scale back military drills and deference to Kim Jong Un nbcnews.com Trump’s Overture to Kim Jong-un Strains Alliance With South Korea The New York Times Trump Will Make South Korea Pay for His Iran Humiliation The Atlantic
- Anadolu Agency (AA)12:35
Beijing's statement comes as US president asks to reduce scale of annual Ulchi Freedom Shield which began Monday
- The Hill12:46
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), a retired U.S. Navy captain, blasted President Trump’s decision to reduce joint military exercises in South Korea as “shortsighted” and a “mistake.” “North and South Korea are still technically at war,” Kelly wrote Sunday in a post on the social platform X. "Our ability to help defend our ally against the...
- La Repubblica (Italy)12:56
Donald ha sottolineato l’ottimo rapporto con il dittatore. Il presidente sudcoreano ha chiesto a a Pyongyang di avviare negoziati che mettano fine alle ostilità tra i due Paesi
- The Hill15:03
Retired Air Force Col. Cedric Leighton on Sunday suggested President Trump made “an unforced error” in ordering the Pentagon to scale back its joint exercises with the South Korean military. Leighton said the change “could have some serious impacts” on America’s relationship with South Korea, as well as Japan. “South Korea is a critical ally...
- Der Spiegel (Germany)15:18
US-Präsident Trump fährt überraschend Militärübung mit Südkorea zurück. Ex-SPD-Chef Gabriel kritisiert wenig überraschend die eigene Partei. Und jeder zehnte junge Erwachsene ist ohne Job oder Ausbildung. Das ist die Lage am Montagabend.
- The Hill15:26
South Korea is hoping to engage in talks with the Trump administration following the president's announcement Sunday that he is ordering a reduction in U.S. troop participation in joint military exercises with soldiers in Seoul. South Korea's presidential Blue House said it “hopes that the friendly relationship between the U.S. and North Korean leaders will...
- Die Zeit (Germany)15:44
Trump will die Militärübungen mit Südkorea reduzieren. Wenden sich die USA von ihren Verbündeten ab? Und: Israels Polizeiminister ruft zur Tötung von Palästinensern auf.
- abc11.com15:53
President Trump announced that had directed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to "substantially reduce" planned joint U.S.-South Korean military exercises.
- taipeitimes.com16:00
South Korea yesterday expressed hopes for resumption of diplomacy between the US and North Korea to ease animosities on the Korean Peninsula, as US President Donald Trump’s order to cut military exercises with Seoul caused concerns it might hurt the allies’ readiness against North Korean threats.Tru
- Al Jazeera English16:14
Republican Senator Thom Tillis says the decision allows North Korea to provide more support to Russia in Ukraine.
- Al Jazeera English16:27
Iran is offering $30,000 for captured or killed US soldiers. Trump cuts back South Korea drills.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)17:39
Nur Stunden vor Beginn eines gemeinsamen Manövers mit Südkorea bremst US-Präsident Trump seine Streitkräfte und rühmt sich seines guten Verhältnisses mit Nordkoreas Diktator. Was steckt dahinter?
- Bloomberg Politics18:23edited after publishing
President Donald Trump said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has responded to requests for the two leaders to have a conversation, as Trump moved to cut back military drills with South Korea, a longtime US ally.
- iheart.com18:51
President Trump defends reducing military exercises with South Korea, citing Seoul's lack of support on Iran. The decision, linked to U.S.-North Korea relations, draws criticism for potential impacts on military readiness. South Korea seeks dialogue to end the Korean War.
- iheart.com18:51
President Trump defends reducing military exercises with South Korea, citing Seoul's lack of support on Iran. The decision, linked to U.S.-North Korea relations, draws criticism for potential impacts on military readiness. South Korea seeks dialogue to end the Korean War.
- iheart.com18:51
President Trump defends reducing military exercises with South Korea, citing Seoul's lack of support on Iran. The decision, linked to U.S.-North Korea relations, draws criticism for potential impacts on military readiness. South Korea seeks dialogue to end the Korean War.
- iheart.com18:51
President Trump defends reducing military exercises with South Korea, citing Seoul's lack of support on Iran. The decision, linked to U.S.-North Korea relations, draws criticism for potential impacts on military readiness. South Korea seeks dialogue to end the Korean War.
- The Hill19:03
Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) went after President Trump on Monday for his praise of North Korea. “The president, in that — this sense, is delusional. He has this egomania that says every powerful figure in the world is — must bow down to me. They do that. That's exactly the approach he took to [Russian...
- Le Figaro (France)19:10
«Kim Jong-un m’a toujours traité avec un grand respect», a indiqué le président américain, interrogé au lendemain de l’annonce de sa décision de réduire des exercices militaires avec la Corée du Sud.
- The Guardian World19:11edited after publishing
US president’s abrupt order to scale back joint exercises with Seoul is meant to ‘flatter’ North Korea’s dictator, top Democrat says Donald Trump’s move to gut Washington’s 73-year-old military alliance with Seoul has been called “inane” and “shortsighted” as lawmakers warned it risked strengthening Russia’s hand in Ukraine. The US president abruptly ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea just days after North Korea test-fired ballistic missiles, justifying the...
- tportal (Croatia)19:20
Američki predsjednik Donald Trump je u ponedjeljak rekao da je sjevernokorejski vođa Kim Jong Un odgovorio na njegove inicijative nakon što je Trump naredio Sjedinjenim Američkim Državama da smanje opseg vojnih vježbi s Južnom Korejom
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- 24sata (Croatia)17 Aug, 19:24their copy
- Nacional (Croatia)17 Aug, 19:50their copy
- Index.hr (Croatia)19:22
AMERIČKI predsjednik Donald Trump je danas rekao da je sjevernokorejski vođa Kim Jong Un odgovorio na njegove zahtjeve za razgovorom.
- Google News - Top Stories19:26
Trump explains his war exercises decision with South Korea The Hill ‘Not the way it works’: Korea’s miscalculation on trade may cost them on security Politico Trump Will Make South Korea Pay for His Iran Humiliation The Atlantic North Korea slams US-South Korea military drills and threatens strong response AP News Trump reduces military training with South Korea, citing 'great respect' from North Korea's Kim Jong Un WBAL-TV
- The Hill19:26
President Trump said Monday he was turned off by South Korea not agreeing to help the U.S. denuclearize Iran even though the U.S. has troops in South Korea to deter aggression from North Korea, spurring him to reduce the joint military exercises. Trump said he recently spoke on the phone with South Korean President Lee...
- Al Jazeera English19:34
US president cites good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
- Bloomberg Politics19:38
Trump spoke to reporters in the Oval Office saying Oman hasn’t behaved well, “but we’d handle them very easily.” He also touched on possible talks with North Korea, when asked if Kim had replied to entreaties for talks, Trump said “he has” without elaborating. The president called the development “very positive.” The White House did not immediately respond to a request for further details. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Bloomberg Politics19:46
President Donald Trump says he ordered the Pentagon to substantially cut back on joint military exercises with South Korea because the country would not support the war with Iran. He speaks to reporters in the White House. (Source: Bloomberg)
- nebraska.tv20:02
President Trump ordered a major reduction in U.S.-South Korea military exercises, a move that could open the door to diplomacy with North Korea but raise concerns about readiness and the U.S.-South Korea alliance.
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- nbc16.com17 Aug, 20:02their copy
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- myfox28columbus.com17 Aug, 20:02their copy
- RMF24 (Poland)20:05
Trump o Kim Dzong Unie: Ja rozumiem jego, on rozumie mnie
- Bloomberg Politics20:12
President Donald Trump said North Korean strongman Kim Jong Un had responded to requests for the two leaders to have a conversation, as Trump moved to cut back military drills with South Korea, a traditional US ally. Trump says Kim has always treated him with "great respect." (Source: Bloomberg)
- nationalpost.com20:18
- Channel News Asia20:30edited after publishing ×2
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Trump hints at Kim contacts after scaling back Seoul drillsUS President Donald Trump said North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un had responded to his recent messages and described their talks as "very positive".
- sconeadvocate.com.au21:55
Donald Trump says North Korea's Kim Jong-un "understands me", as questions remain about the US pulling back on...
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- merimbulanewsweekly.com.au17 Aug, 21:55their copy
- The Hill22:00
President Trump is lashing out at rivals and allies alike amid an escalating game of economic chicken between the U.S. and Iran. On Monday, he threatened to "bomb the s‑‑‑ out of" Oman, a day after he told Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea. Trump separately on Monday doubled...
- The Hill22:24
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump explains reduced joint drills with South Korea President Trump said he was turned off by South Korea not agreeing to help the U.S. denuclearize Iran, spurring him to reduce the joint military exercises. © AP...
- Google News - Top Stories22:31
Fact check: Every single part of this Trump story about South Korea is wrong CNN ‘The slowest negotiators ever’: How lagging South Korean investment pledges are hurting its U.S. security relationship Politico The Trump-Kim Jong Un bromance comes roaring back vox.com Trump Will Make South Korea Pay for His Iran Humiliation The Atlantic Trump says North Korea's Kim has responded to his overtures Reuters
- The Hill22:35
President Trump’s decision to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea is being met with derision from Democrats and fears from other allies who are already worried over the president’s past willingness to toss aside longtime defense commitments. Trump said it was too late to fully cancel what he called expensive and provocative joint exercises...
- Die Zeit (Germany)22:39
Der Kontakt zwischen den USA und Nordkorea laufe »sehr positiv«, sagt Donald Trump. Der US-Präsident lobt Kim Jong-un – und kritisiert das verbündete Südkorea.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)22:48
'Kim Jong Un has always treated me with great respect,' says president while questioning why US should continue to help defend South Korea
- PBS NewsHour22:50
Exercises between the American and South Korean militaries began as scheduled on Monday, even after President Trump demanded they be scaled back. Trump said the war games were unnecessarily provocative, and a challenge to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, despite recent praise of South Korea by the administration. Nick Schifrin reports.
- theepochtimes.com22:58
The United States is letting South Korea know that protection comes with expectations. What is the reduction of military exercises with South Korea signali...
- Google News - Top Stories23:06
Trump says North Korea's Kim has responded to his overtures Reuters South Korea must brace for ‘worst-case scenario,’ President Lee says, as Trump cuts military drills CNBC ‘Not the way it works’: Korea’s miscalculation on trade may cost them on security Politico Facing Quagmire in Iran, Trump Turns to a Familiar Face: North Korea’s Kim Jong-un The New York Times Trump has handed a gift to Kim Jong Un and deepened concerns over US reliability CNN
- koreaherald.com23:14
The Department of State reiterated Monday that the United States remains open to talks with North Korea "without preconditions," a day after President Donald Tr
- Google News - Top Stories23:24
Facing Quagmire in Iran, Trump Turns to a Familiar Face: North Korea’s Kim Jong-un The New York Times ‘Not the way it works’: Korea’s miscalculation on trade may cost them on security Politico Trump’s slight of South Korea in favor of the North raises broader US security concerns AP News Trump says North Korea's Kim has responded to his overtures Reuters Fact check: Every single part of this Trump story about South Korea is wrong CNN
- BBC News World23:42edited after publishing
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BBC breaks down Trump's latest shift on North and South KoreaTrump said the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his "very good relationship" with Kim Jong Un.
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Horas antes de arrancar los ejercicios militares 'Ulchi Freedom Shield' con Corea del Sur, el presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, ordenó reducir su envergadura. Para el presidente estadounidense, realizar este despliegue supone un gesto «inapropiado y hostil» que colisiona con su buena relación personal con el líder norcoreano, Kim Jong-un.Ya que en 2018, tras su cumbre con Kim Jong-un, Trump recurrió a la misma retórica, queda por ver si este pulso es solo una herramienta para volver a...
- Japan Times00:24edited after publishing
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Trump says North Korea’s Kim has responded to outreachConcerns over the move came as U.S. President Donald Trump said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had responded to his outreach.
- South China Morning Post01:32
President Donald Trump’s decision to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea does not just slight a long-time ally but raises broader concerns about the security interests of the United States in Asia and elsewhere. Trump explained his decision by citing South Korea’s refusal to join his war against Iran and pointing to what he said was his good relationship with North Korea’s reclusive dictator Kim Jong-un, a transactional and personal approach to foreign policy that has defined...
- The Guardian World01:57edited after publishing ×4
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Trump says Kim Jong-un has responded to his overtures when asked about scaling back US drills with South Korea – liveThis blog is now closed. Read more here Sign up for the Breaking News US email Republican senator Thom Tillis deplored Trump’s decision to cut US military drills with South Korea , which comes despite military officials from both countries warning that Kim Jong-un ’s regime is learning new battlefield expertise, including new drone tactics, from assisting Russia with its war in Ukraine . Tillis wrote on X: South Korea has been a solid military ally for over 70 years that possesses exquisite...
- onenewspage.com01:57edited after publishing
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U.S. Cuts Joint Military Drills With South Korea: Multi-Source CoverageNorth Korea launched about 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea, South Korea and Japan said, a day after the US scaled back joint military exercises with South Korea. Pyongyang said the reduced drills remained provocative. President Donald Trump had called the exercises "hostile" toward North Korea and said he would meet leader Kim Jong-un later this year.
- Al Jazeera English01:58
US President Donald Trump has revealed North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un has responded ‘very positively’
- Bloomberg Politics02:30
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called for swift progress in consultations with the US on the country’s plan to acquire its first nuclear-powered submarine after President Donald Trump ordered curbs on joint military drills with the ally, citing its lack of support for his war with Iran.
- Le Figaro (France)02:51
L’objectif fondamental de ces exercices annuels n’est pas de «traiter une entité spécifique comme un adversaire mais de préserver, en sécurité et en paix, les vies quotidiennes de la population», affirme le président Lee Jae Myung.
- Le Monde (France)03:34
Le président américain, qui met en avant sa « très bonne relation » avec le dictateur nord-coréen, a demandé à Pete Hegseth, le secrétaire à la défense, de « réduire substantiellement » les exercices militaires conjoints avec Séoul.
- Times of India04:20
- ANSA (Italy)04:40
Il presidente Lee: 'L'obiettivo è preservare la sicurezza e la pace'
- Channel News Asia04:41
Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi's comments came after US President Donald Trump downsized military drills with South Korea, praised his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and lashed out at Seoul for not helping Washington fight Iran.
- Channel News Asia04:41
Japan's calls for cooperation came after US President Donald Trump downsized military drills with South Korea, praised his relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong Un and lashed out at Seoul for not helping Washington fight Iran.
- iRozhlas (Czechia)04:58
Americký prezident Donald Trump v pondělí při tiskovém vystoupení v Bílém domě poukázal na své dobré vztahy se severokorejským vůdcem Kim Čong-unem. Podle agentury AFP řekl, že se s vládcem KLDR navzájem chápou. Trump také tvrdí, že jeho vztahy s Kimem přispívají k bezpečnosti na Korejském poloostrově. Slova pronesl po nedělní kritice Jižní Koreje, amerického spojence v oblasti, kvůli postoji k válce proti Íránu.
- France Info (France)05:17
Le président sud-coréen affirme que l'objectif n'est pas d'attaquer Pyongyang. Lundi, Donald Trump a déjà annoncé qu'il réduisait la participation américaine à ces manœuvres militaires annuelles.
- Times of India05:32
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung advocates for stronger independent defense capabilities. He defended annual civil-defense exercises as purely defensive measures. These drills occur alongside joint US-South Korea military exercises. President Trump previously instructed the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military drills. Seoul plans to continue strengthening its own defense while maintaining its alliance.
- ABC News (Australia)05:38
President Donald Trump's late call to "substantially reduce" military exercises with South Korea has prompted speculation he is courting a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
- Al Jazeera English05:44
US president says conversations with Kim Jong Un at a 'positive' stage and slams Seoul for refusing to join war on Iran.
- Google News - Top Stories05:50
South Korea president calls for military independence in wake of Trump call to cut joint drills The Guardian Facing Quagmire in Iran, Trump Turns to a Familiar Face: North Korea’s Kim Jong-un The New York Times South Korean president urges stronger independent defense after Trump orders joint military drills scaled back NBC News South Korea must brace for ‘worst-case scenario,’ President Lee says, as Trump cuts military drills CNBC ‘Not the way it works’: Korea’s miscalculation on trade may...
- The Guardian World05:50
Lee Jae Myung reiterates desire for full command back in Seoul’s hands after Donald Trump cuts joint exercises, citing warm ties with Kim Jong-un ‘Inane, haphazard decision’ by Trump to gut South Korea alliance South Korea’s president has renewed his push to regain independent control of the military from the US in the event of war and urged faster progress in acquiring nuclear-powered submarines after Donald Trump’s order to cut joint drills. On Sunday night, Trump instructed the Pentagon to...
- iDNES (Czechia)06:12
Americký prezident Donald Trump poukázal při tiskovém vystoupení v Bílém domě na své dobré vztahy se severokorejským vůdcem Kim Čong-unem. Podle agentury AFP řekl, že se s vládcem KLDR navzájem chápou.
- Index.hr (Croatia)06:41
JUŽNOKOREJSKI predsjednik Lee Jae Myung jutros je pozvao na jačanje neovisnih obrambenih sposobnosti te poručio da su godišnje vježbe civilne obrane, koje se održavaju u vrijeme zajedničkih američko-južnokorejskih vojnih vježbi, obrambenog značaja i da nisu namijenjene prijetnji Sjevernoj Koreji.
- tportal (Croatia)07:00
Južnokorejski predsjednik Lee Jae Myung u utorak je pozvao na jačanje neovisnih obrambenih sposobnosti te poručio da su godišnje vježbe civilne obrane, koje se održavaju u vrijeme zajedničkih američko-južnokorejskih vojnih vježbi, obrambenog značaja i da nisu namijenjene prijetnji Sjevernoj Koreji.
- Bloomberg Politics07:46edited after publishing
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China’s Top Envoy to Visit Seoul as Trump Shakes US-Korea TiesChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s first trip to South Korea in nearly five years offers Beijing a chance to further stabilize ties with its neighbor while capitalizing on the growing tensions between Seoul and Washington.
- hurriyetdailynews.com07:56
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi strongly supports joint security cooperation with key defense backer Washington and neighbor Seoul amid a debate over joint military drills
- ABC News (Australia)09:06
Australia and Japan's defence ministers sit down in Canberra to discuss the rapidly expanding defence ties between the two countries.
- Novinky (Czechia)09:07
Poté, co americký prezident Donald Trump v neděli nařídil omezení každoročních společných vojenských cvičení s jihokorejskou armádou, jihokorejský prezident I Če-mjong v úterý vyzval k nabytí vojenské nezávislosti na USA. Zároveň apeloval na rychlejší pokrok jihokorejského programu pro jaderné ponorky.
- Google News - Top Stories09:56
South Korea president stresses US alliance as many baffled by Trump order to cut exercises AP News Facing Quagmire in Iran, Trump Turns to a Familiar Face: North Korea’s Kim Jong-un The New York Times South Korean president jumps to invest in military after Trump cuts joint exercises Fox News South Korea must brace for ‘worst-case scenario,’ President Lee says, as Trump cuts military drills CNBC ‘Not the way it works’: Korea’s miscalculation on trade may cost them on security Politico
- Le Monde English10:15
The American president, touting his 'very good relationship' with the North Korean dictator, instructed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to 'substantially reduce' joint military exercises with Seoul.
- Japan Times10:36
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will meet his South Korean counterpart, Cho Hyun, to discuss North Korea and bilateral and global issues.
- Bloomberg Politics10:48edited after publishing
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Trump Plays Kim Jong Un Card to Pressure South Korea Over TradePresident Donald Trump is pressuring longtime American ally South Korea over trade and security while, once again, making public overtures to Kim Jong Un.
- nbcnews.com11:11edited after publishing
President Lee Jae Myung made the comments amid reports that the commander of U.S. Forces Korea had visited South Korea’s Defense Ministry to discuss reducing the exercises.
- ibtimes.co.uk11:22
Former US diplomats and officials express concern over Trump's decision to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, fearing it undermines alliances and emboldens North Korea.
- South China Morning Post12:05
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is set to visit Seoul days after Donald Trump called for the US to scale back military exercises with South Korea, sending ripples of unease through American allies in Asia. The US president posted his decision to social media on Sunday, raising questions about the durability of Washington’s security commitments in a region increasingly defined by competition with Beijing. He offered several rationales, including cost-saving considerations, a goodwill gesture...
- DW Top Stories12:37
URL changednow www.dw.com/en/trump-north-korea-kim-jong-un-south-korea-geopolitics-security-allies/a-78413321?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
In announcing scaled back joint military drills with South Korea, the US president appears to be moving toward Pyongyang just as North Korea becomes more emboldened.
- The Hill13:16
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) suggested Monday that President Trump should brush up on his history after the president directed the Pentagon to reduce its joint exercises with South Korea. “Trump needs to read some history and get his priorities straight,” the retired naval officer wrote on social media. “I was part of joint military exercises...
- Euronews13:29
Trump made the surprise announcement about the troop drawdown in a social media post just before US and South Korean soldiers began Monday's annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises.
- Google News - Top Stories15:19
S. Korea stresses US alliance amid confusion over Trump drill cut NPR Facing Quagmire in Iran, Trump Turns to a Familiar Face: North Korea’s Kim Jong-un The New York Times ‘Not the way it works’: Korea’s miscalculation on trade may cost them on security Politico South Korea must brace for ‘worst-case scenario,’ President Lee says, as Trump cuts military drills CNBC South Korea Wants Its Military Back Mother Jones
- NPR News15:19
Lee's comments Tuesday come as many South Koreans remain baffled and concerned about U.S. President Donald Trump's abrupt order to "substantially reduce" military exercises with South Korea.
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- Vecernji list (Croatia)15:26
Analitičar Tonči Tadić o odluci američkog predsjednika Donalda Trumpa da smanji opseg vojnih vježbi u Južnoj Koreji: "To je transakcijska diplomacija!"
- The Hill15:27edited after publishing
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South Korea president highlights US alliance after Trump reduces joint exercisesSouth Korea’s president on Tuesday sought to highlight the more than 70-year alliance with the United States after President Trump over the weekend announced he had directed the Pentagon to “substantially reduce” its joint military exercises with Seoul. Speaking in a regular Cabinet meeting, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said that “national security will be...
- bostonherald.com15:36edited after publishing
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Drills cut by Trump are central to the US-South Korea allianceThe alliance dates back to the 1950-53 Korean War.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)16:01
Der US-Präsident kürzt Militärübungen mit Südkorea und will mehr Geld von Seoul – ganz zur Freude von Nordkoreas Diktator Kim Jong Un. Reporterfragen begegnet Trump wie gewohnt mit persönlichen Angriffen.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:07
Seoul ‘actively participating in international discussions aimed at ensuring freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz,’ national security adviser says
- Politico Europe21:49
The decision to end annual military exercises between the U.S. and South Korea is unlikely to affect security on the world’s most militarized border.
- PBS NewsHour22:30
President Trump is straining one of America's closest alliances after scaling back joint military exercises with South Korea. He cited their cost, his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Seoul's refusal to join the Iran war. It's the latest example of Trump taking a transactional approach to alliances. Geoff Bennett discussed more with retired Navy Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery.
Wed, 19 August 2026
63 reports- South China Morning Post00:00
US President Donald Trump’s abrupt move to scale back annual military drills with South Korea has handed President Lee Jae Myung a fresh impetus for greater defence self-reliance even as he seeks to maintain the long-standing alliance. Lee on Tuesday called for accelerated efforts to regain wartime operational control (OPCON) of South Korean forces from the United States and build nuclear-powered submarines, casting both as part of a broader push to boost South Korea’s ability to defend...
- Channel News Asia00:08
North Korea has long voiced outrage at the drills, considering them dress rehearsals for an invasion.
- Channel News Asia00:08
North Korea has long voiced outrage at the drills, considering them dress rehearsals for an invasion.
- The Hill00:12
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Kelly, Tillis urge Trump to reverse reduction to joint military exercises with South Korea Sens. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) are urging President Trump to reverse his decision to order a reduction of joint...
- clickorlando.com00:53edited after publishing
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South Korea says the South Korean and US militaries have agreed to shorten their drillsNorth Korea says the U.S. decision to scale back military exercises with South Korea doesn't change what it views as the provocative nature of the drills.
- koreaherald.com00:59edited after publishing
South Korea and the United States are scaling down their annual combined exercise that kicked off earlier this week at Washington's request, with the scheduled
- South China Morning Post01:03
The South Korean and US militaries have agreed to shorten their drills at the US’ request, South Korean officials said on Wednesday, days after President Donald Trump ordered cuts to the exercises. The allies’ summertime Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises began Monday morning for an 11-day run, just after Trump ordered his Pentagon chief to “substantially reduce” them, citing what he said was a good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and South Korea’s refusal to join the US war...
- Google News - Top Stories01:15
Seoul, Washington to halve joint drills as Trump reportedly seeks summit with North Korea's Kim CNBC Joint military drills with South Korea cut short at US request, Seoul says CNN Trump’s threats to Seoul may be worse than their bite Politico Facing Quagmire in Iran, Trump Turns to a Familiar Face: North Korea’s Kim Jong-un The New York Times US-led drills to end six days early, South Korea says, amid Trump push for Kim Jong-un talks The Guardian
- rnz.co.nz01:15
US President Donald Trump is reportedly pushing for a meeting within the next few months with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
- Bloomberg Politics01:16
The US and South Korea agreed to curtail joint military drills after President Donald Trump ordered a reduction, citing his good relationship with Pyongyang.
- Le Monde (France)01:52edited after publishing
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Les exercices militaires conjoints de la Corée du Sud et des Etats-Unis écourtés de six jours, annonce Séoul après les critiques émises par TrumpCes manœuvres annuelles, qui devaient initialement durer onze jours, ont commencé lundi 17 août. Le locataire de la Maison Blanche a annoncé, dimanche, réduire la participation américaine à ces opérations, qui adressaient selon lui « un signal totalement inapproprié et hostile » à la Corée du Nord.
- Google News - Top Stories01:54
U.S.-South Korea joint military drills are cut short after surprise Trump order NBC News Facing Quagmire in Iran, Trump Turns to a Familiar Face: North Korea’s Kim Jong-un The New York Times South Korea, US scale back annual military drills after Trump’s order Al Jazeera Opinion | Trump inverts his own foreign policy mantra The Washington Post Trump’s threats to Seoul may be worse than their bite Politico
- The Guardian World02:18edited after publishing
South Korea’s joint chiefs of staff said the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise would end on 21 August at the request of the US Analysis: In cutting joint drills, Trump has given South Korea’s president what he wants. So why does Seoul look so uneasy? 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...
- Google News - Top Stories02:20
US-led drills to end six days early, South Korea says, amid Trump push for Kim Jong-un talks The Guardian Military drills between US and South Korea cut short at Washington’s request CNN Pentagon Scales Back Major Training Exercises With South Korea The New York Times Trump’s threats to Seoul may be worse than their bite Politico South Korea must brace for ‘worst-case scenario,’ President Lee says, as Trump cuts military drills CNBC
- Die Zeit (Germany)02:23
URL changednow www.zeit.de/politik/ausland/2026-08/ulchi-freedom-shield-suedkorea-usa-militaeruebung-donald-trump-gxe
Die gemeinsamen Militärübungen von den USA und Südkorea sollen schon am Freitag enden – so will es Donald Trump. Südkorea zeigt sich überrascht von der Entscheidung.
- ČT24 (Czechia)02:35edited after publishing ×2
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Vojenské cvičení Jižní Koreje a USA skončí téměř o týden dříveKaždoroční společná vojenská cvičení Jižní Koreje s USA skončí dříve, než se plánovalo, uvedla jihokorejská armáda. Cvičení s názvem Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) začala v pondělí a skončí v pátek. Původně měla trvat jedenáct dní, tedy do 27. srpna, informovaly světové agentury. Prohlášení armády přišlo poté, co v neděli americký prezident Donald Trump oznámil omezení americké účasti na cvičení, protože podle něj vysílala Pchjongjangu „naprosto nevhodný a nepřátelský signál“. KLDR však ve středu...
- Japan Times02:51
The move appears aimed at luring North Korean leader Kim Jong Un back to talks, years after denuclearization negotiations with Washington collapsed.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)02:55
Schon am Freitag soll Schluss sein: Nach der klaren Ansage von Donald Trump verkürzen die USA die laufenden Militärübungen mit Südkorea radikal. In Seoul zeigt man sich überrumpelt.
- Japan Times03:22
The U.S. president's order to shorten allied exercises with South Korea to avoid sending "inappropriate and hostile" signals to Pyongyang jolted Seoul with immediate implications.
- El País (Spain)03:30
La política de seguridad de Washington en la región queda definitivamente cuestionada tras la decisión de Trump de reducir las maniobras militares con Seúl
- BBC News World03:39edited after publishing
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South Korea shortens war games with US citing Washington requestIt comes after Trump announced plans to curtail joint military exercises with South Korea, citing a "very good" relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.
- Euronews03:59edited after publishing
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US and South Korean militaries agree to shorten drills days after Trump ordered reduction in joint exercisesOn Sunday, US President Donald Trump stunned regional allies by ordering the Pentagon to scale back the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises, just a day before they were due to start.
- Japan Times04:01
The White House's outreach to Kim Jong Un marks a test for the U.S.-led security order.
- Le Monde English04:04edited after publishing
The annual exercises, designed to prepare for a possible attack by North Korea, will end around a week earlier than planned. US President Donald Trump said he had told the Pentagon to curtail the exercises, citing his 'good relationship' with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
- Index.hr (Croatia)04:08
JUŽNA Koreja i SAD skratili su vojnu vježbu Ulchi Freedom Shield.
- 24sata (Croatia)04:09
Saveznici su se dogovorili skratiti vježbu gotovo upola, s prvotno planiranog razdoblja od 17. do 27. kolovoza, priopćio je južnokorejski Združeni stožer (JCS).
- tportal (Croatia)04:47
Južna Koreja i Sjedinjene Države smanjit će opseg godišnje zajedničke vojne vježbe Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS), koja će umjesto do 27. trajati do petka, objavila je u srijedu južnokorejska vojska.
- Al Jazeera English04:59
Seoul says the duration of the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise has been reduced from 11 days to five.
- DW Top Stories05:06
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Allies US and South Korea are currently holding joint military exercises. The drills will, however, wrap up earlier than planned after Trump ordered cuts.
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)05:08edited after publishing
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Južna Koreja i SAD skratili zajedničku vojnu vježbu - RMF24 (Poland)05:16
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- watoday.com.au05:30
There are many factors at play in the president’s decision to scale back military exercises with a key ally. But with Trump, it always pays to follow the money.
- Times of India05:38
South Korea and the United States have shortened their annual joint military exercises. President Donald Trump ordered a substantial reduction in the US role in these drills. The Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise was significantly reduced in duration and scope. North Korea condemned the drills, calling them dangerous and hostile. This decision may also be linked to tensions concerning Iran and US-South Korea ties.
- The Guardian World05:40edited after publishing
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In cutting joint drills, Trump has given South Korea’s president what he wants. So why does Seoul look so uneasy?Lee Jae Myung has long pushed for stronger homegrown defences, yet Donald Trump’s move has sparked alarm in some quarters At their first summit , in August last year, the South Korean president, Lee Jae Myung, told Donald Trump: “If you, Mr President, become the peacemaker, then I will assist you as the pacemaker.” The remark at the Oval Office captured the thrust of Lee’s approach to North Korea: dial down the military posturing and make repeated peace overtures to revive dialogue, even if...
- chennaionline.com05:56
South Korean and U.S. military exercises have been shortened following a request from President Donald Trump, according to South Korean officials. This decision was made just days after Trump instructed his Pentagon chief to significantly reduce the drills, citing a positive relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korea's refusal to join the U.S. in its conflict with Iran.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)05:58
Annual exercise, which began Monday, will now run through Friday rather than originally scheduled Aug. 27 end date
- Al Jazeera English06:16
Trump is scaling back US-South Korea military exercises as he signals interest in renewed talks with Kim Jong Un.
- France Info (France)06:27
Ces manœuvres devaient initialement durer jusqu'au 27 août, et prendront finalement fin dès vendredi. Un changement de pied qui intervient après que Donald Trump les a vivement critiquées.
- iDNES (Czechia)06:50
Každoroční společné vojenské cvičení Jižní Koreje a Spojených států skončí dříve, než se původně plánovalo. Manévry Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS), které začaly v pondělí, měly trvat 11 dní. Místo 27. srpna však skončí už v pátek. Podle Pentagonu zkrácení neovlivní vojenskou připravenost USA. Rozhodnutí přišlo poté, co americký prezident Donald Trump v neděli omezil americkou účast na cvičení. Podle něj totiž vysílalo Pchjongjangu „naprosto nevhodný a nepřátelský signál“.
- Tagesschau (Germany)06:56
Die USA und Südkorea verkürzen ihre Militärübung zur Abwehr eines möglichen nordkoreanischen Angriffs. Eine offizielle Begründung gibt es nicht. US-Präsident Trump hatte zuletzt Nordkoreas Diktator Kim auffällig gelobt.
- Google News - Top Stories07:15
U.S. Cuts Back Military Drills With South Korea, as Trump Woos Kim Jong-un The New York Times Opinion | Trump inverts his own foreign policy mantra The Washington Post Trump wants South Korea to defend itself. His overtures to Kim Jong Un could delay that. CNN Trump’s threats to Seoul may be worse than their bite Politico North Korea Denounces U.S.-South Korea Military Drill Ignoring Trump’s Overtures To Kim Forbes
- Politico Europe09:22
The alliance has staged joint exercises for more than 70 years — but the U.S. president highlighted his "very good relationship" with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un in scaling them back.
- El País (Spain)09:57
Seúl achaca el recorte de los ejercicios militares a las presiones de Washington para que le apoye en su guerra contra Irán
- Google News - Top Stories09:58
South Korean and US militaries shorten drills by about half after Trump ordered a reduction AP News Trump wants South Korea to defend itself. His overtures to Kim Jong Un could delay that. CNN After Trump Decree, U.S., South Korea Pare Back Drills That Angered Kim Jong Un WSJ Opinion | Trump inverts his own foreign policy mantra The Washington Post U.S. military drills with South Korea are cut short after surprise Trump order NBC News
- Die Zeit (Germany)09:58
Donald Trump soll ein Treffen mit Nordkoreas Machthaber Kim Jong-un anstreben. Viel zu holen gibt es dabei nicht. Was sich der US-Präsident also davon verspricht
- El Pais English10:16
Washington’s security policy in the region is now definitively called into question following Trump’s decision to scale back military exercises with Seoul
- La Repubblica (Italy)11:09
Il presidente Usa accorcia le esercitazioni con Seul di 7 giorni. Ma il “Maresciallo” non ha bisogno di un’altra stretta di mano con il tycoon: nonostante le sanzioni è più ricco di sempre e gode di un sostegno fondamentale da parte di Mosca e Pechino
- Anadolu Agency (AA)11:50
Cho Hyun's remarks came after US and South Korea agreed to shorten ongoing Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercise
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)12:04
Trump’s decision to scale back US-South Korea military exercises has raised concerns about the consequences for regional security. Critics argue he overestimates his relationship with Kim Jong-un, potentially strengthening North Korea’s regime and aggression. Germany’s Süddeutsche Zeitung warns that the move could weaken Seoul’s trust in Washington and push South Korea toward new alliances.
- Channel News Asia14:33
The Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise, which began on Aug 17, will now run through Aug 21, instead of the original end date of Aug 27.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)14:50
Donald Trump lässt gemeinsame Militärmanöver mit Südkorea zurückfahren. Damit will der US-Präsident offenkundig dem nordkoreanischen Machthaber Kim Jong Un gefallen. Dessen Schwester reicht das noch nicht.
- The Hill15:10
The Pentagon and South Korean military confirmed Wednesday major joint exercises between the two would be cut in half after President Trump ordered the reduction over the weekend. The exercise, which began Monday and is known as Ulchi Freedom Shield, will end Aug. 21 rather than the original date of Aug. 27, a Defense Department...
- iDNES (Czechia)15:53
Americký prezident Donald Trump se rozhodl omezit společná vojenská cvičení USA a Jižní Koreje, aby získal na svou stranu severokorejského vůdce Kim Čong-una. Naznačuje, že se s ním chce setkat. Trump se tak zřejmě pokouší projevit jako schopný vůdce, zatímco se mu nedaří vyřešit konflikt na Blízkém východě. Podle analytiků je ale Kim silnější než kdy dřív a nemá příliš důvodů Trumpovi vyjít vstříc.
- PBS NewsHour16:21
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made the comments Wednesday night in her country's first reaction to Trump's moves to drastically cut back the annual U.S.-South Korean military drills.
- Index.hr (Croatia)16:25
OGLASILA se moćna sestra sjevernokorejskog čelnika Kim Jong-una te je dala prvu reakciju Sjeverne Koreje na Trumpovu odluku o drastičnom smanjenju opsega godišnjih američko-južnokorejskih vojnih vježbi.
- RMF24 (Poland)16:39
Siostra Kima zakpiła z decyzji Trumpa. „Zupełnie nieciekawe”
- Die Zeit (Germany)17:22edited after publishing
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Verzicht auf Gegenoffensive?: USA und Südkorea kürzen Militärmanöver um die Hälfte - Anadolu Agency (AA)17:59
North Korean leader's sister says she is unaware of any recent communication between Kim Jong Un and US president
- NYT World18:17
Kim Yo-jong, a powerful adviser and sister of Kim Jong-un, also said she was “unaware” of any communication with Washington, contradicting President Trump’s claim her brother had responded to his outreach.
- South China Morning Post21:30
South Korea’s security strategy has rested for more than seven decades on a single pillar: its alliance with the United States. That pillar has absorbed one blow after another during Donald Trump’s second term as US president. This week brought a fresh signal that has strained the relationship. In a social media post, Trump criticised joint US-South Korea military exercises, calling them “costly” and saying they send an “inappropriate and hostile” message to a North Korea he described as...
- PBS NewsHour22:35
On Wednesday, President Trump reiterated how good his relationship is with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. The president also spoke again of his displeasure with joint military exercises the U.S. is conducting with South Korea, which Trump already ordered scaled back. Amna Nawaz discussed the president's relationships with U.S. allies with Rebeccah Heinrichs of the Hudson Institute.
- Google News - Top Stories22:55
Trump’s snub of South Korea sends region scrambling Politico ‘No Interest’: North Korea Dismisses Reduced U.S. Drills With South Korea The New York Times Trump says US-South Korea exercises are 'insulting' to North Korea's Kim ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Opinion | Trump inverts his own foreign policy mantra The Washington Post North Korea Rejects Trump’s Drills-Cut Overture as an Empty Gesture WSJ
- Politico Europe23:55
Concerns about the Trump administration’s reliability are prompting allies and partners to pursue more independent defense strategies that limit their dependence on the U.S.
Thu, 20 August 2026
20 reports- South China Morning Post00:00
South Korea’s push to regain wartime control of its military has been thrown into doubt after the United States abruptly cut short a major joint exercise, scrapping plans for a simulated counteroffensive into North Korean territory and encirclement of Pyongyang. Defence analysts warn scaling back the Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) exercise could weaken the allies’ deterrence posture at a sensitive moment, even as Seoul seeks greater self-reliance in managing security on the Korean peninsula. US...
- Bloomberg Politics00:30edited after publishing ×3
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North Korea Fires Missiles After Dismissing Trump OverturesThe US, Japan and South Korea held a three-way call to coordinate their response to North Korea’s barrage of short-range ballistic missiles, after Pyongyang dismissed President Donald Trump’s overtures to revive dialogue with leader Kim Jong Un.
- Google News - Top Stories00:52
North Korea dismisses Donald Trump’s overture Financial Times ‘No Interest’: North Korea Dismisses Reduced U.S. Drills With South Korea The New York Times Trump scaling down U.S.-South Korea drills risks more than just joint military readiness CNBC Opinion | Trump inverts his own foreign policy mantra The Washington Post Trump’s South Korea Move Fuels Growing Fears of U.S. Retreat From Asia Council on Foreign Relations
- prokerala.com01:20
US President Donald Trump has criticised South Korea for declining to help Washington in the Strait of Hormuz while questioning large military exercis....
- Al Jazeera English01:56
Trump's order to scale back military drills rattles Seoul, reviving doubts over US security guarantees.
- Google News - Top Stories02:06
Alarm in South Korea as Iran dispute with Trump shakes a 72-year alliance Al Jazeera ‘No Interest’: North Korea Dismisses Reduced U.S. Drills With South Korea The New York Times Trump scaling down U.S.-South Korea drills risks more than just joint military readiness CNBC Opinion | Trump inverts his own foreign policy mantra The Washington Post North Korea Rejects Trump’s Drills-Cut Overture as an Empty Gesture wsj.com
- Google News - Top Stories02:22
‘No Interest’: North Korea Dismisses Reduced U.S. Drills With South Korea The New York Times Alarm in South Korea as Iran dispute with Trump shakes a 72-year alliance Al Jazeera Opinion | Trump inverts his own foreign policy mantra The Washington Post North Korea dismisses Donald Trump’s overture Financial Times Trump’s snub of South Korea sends region scrambling Politico
- Euronews04:02edited after publishing
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North Korea says Trump's scale-back of joint military exercises with South Korea 'changes nothing'Pyongyang says scaling back US-South Korean military drills does not make them less provocative, as Japan says North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile towards the sea.
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)05:03
Trump je odlučio kazniti Seul koji je odbio pridružiti se vojnoj kampanji protiv Irana
- Die Zeit (Germany)05:04
URL changednow www.zeit.de/politik/ausland/2026-08/suedkorea-donald-trump-lee-jae-myung-nordkorea-militaeruebungen-gxe
Die USA verkürzen Militärübungen mit Südkorea, auch wegen der Beziehung zu Nordkorea. Südkoreas Präsident unterstützt, dass Donald Trump den Dialog mit Kim Jong-un sucht.
- Google News - Top Stories05:08
Trump scaling down U.S.-South Korea drills could risk more than just joint military readiness CNBC Trump’s Order to Cut Military Exercises With South Korea Carries Risks, Experts Say The New York Times Opinion | Trump inverts his own foreign policy mantra The Washington Post Donald Trump abruptly scales back an exercise with South Korea The Economist Trump’s snub of South Korea sends region scrambling Politico
- Google News - Top Stories08:16
North Korea dismisses Donald Trump’s overture Financial Times Trump’s Order to Cut Military Exercises With South Korea Carries Risks, Experts Say The New York Times Opinion | Trump inverts his own foreign policy mantra The Washington Post Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea AP News Trump’s snub of South Korea sends region scrambling Politico
- Google News - Top Stories09:04
Trump’s Order to Cut Military Exercises With South Korea Carries Risks, Experts Say The New York Times Trump wants South Korea to defend itself. His overtures to Kim Jong Un could delay that. CNN Opinion | Trump inverts his own foreign policy mantra The Washington Post Trump’s snub of South Korea sends region scrambling Politico Korea’s Lee Hails Trump’s ‘Determination’ for Peninsula Peace Bloomberg.com
- NYT World09:04
President Trump’s decision to curtail the military exercises came as allies question the U.S. commitment to longstanding alliances.
- Euronews09:41
South Korea held a nationwide civil defence drill on Thursday, 20 August, as part of the annual Ulchi Exercise, with authorities rehearsing responses to a national emergency such as an air raid.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)10:14
Lee Jae Myung says Seoul moving toward defense spending equivalent to 3.5% of gross domestic product, in line with agreement between 2 allies
- Al Jazeera English12:46
South Korea has held a nationwide drill simulating an air raid to coincide with joint military exercises with the US.
- BBC News World22:01
US military exercises with South Korea end early on Friday, at a time when the North is in a position of strength.
- Google News - Top Stories22:01
Trump wants to be friends with Kim - but South Korea could pay the price BBC Trump’s Order to Cut Military Exercises With South Korea Carries Risks, Experts Say The New York Times North Korea shrugs off Trump's scaled-back drills with South Korea, saying it changes nothing AP News Trump Will Make South Korea Pay for His Iran Humiliation The Atlantic South Korea military drills / Pivot to Asia? / USS Lincoln : Sources & Methods NPR
- ABC (Spain)22:42
La situación en la península de Corea, un conflicto que involucra armas nucleares y pendiente de resolución oficial desde hace más de siete décadas, se ha convertido estos días en un convulso juego de manos cruzadas después de que Donald Trump haya decidido agitarlo en pos de algún tipo de victoria geopolítica, por superficial que resulte. La alteración comenzó este fin de semana, cuando el presidente estadounidense anunció de improviso y a través de redes sociales su decisión de «rebajar...
Fri, 21 August 2026
19 reports- komonews.com00:17
Tensions spiked on the Korean Peninsula after North Korea fired a barrage of roughly 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea.
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- krcgtv.com21 Aug, 00:17their copy
- Bloomberg Politics00:54
North Korea mocked South Korea for being a US “puppet” after President Donald Trump unilaterally curtailed the two countries’ joint military drills.
- Die Zeit (Germany)02:19
Nordkorea zeigt sich durch die Reduzierung des gemeinsamen Manövers der USA und Südkoreas nicht besänftigt. Die Verkürzung werde »nicht die gewünschte Antwort« bringen.
- Japan Times03:03
Kim Yo Jong drew attention to Seoul's inability to protest even as U.S. President Donald Trump unilaterally curtailed the two countries' joint military drills.
- Libération (France)03:27
Professeur à l’université Temple au Japon, Benoit Hardy-Chartrand décrypte la volonté de la Maison Blanche de réduire les exercices militaires en Corée du Sud et son désintérêt pour la région comme pour ses alliés traditionnels.
- independent.co.uk05:01
The U.S. and South Korean militaries are wrapping their annual drills six days earlier than initially scheduled in a conciliatory gesture toward North Korea
- newsday.com05:02
The U.S. and South Korean militaries have wrapped up their annual drill six days earlier than initially scheduled in a conciliatory gesture toward North Korea.
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- dailylocal.com21 Aug, 17:00their copy
- Index.hr (Croatia)07:45
GODIŠNJE vojne vježbe SAD-a i Južne Koreje naglo su prekinute na Trumpovu naredbu. Odluka je poljuljala povjerenje Seula i drugih saveznika te potaknula strahove o budućnosti američke politike u Aziji.
- RMF24 (Poland)07:47
Alarm w Seulu. Trump może zaakceptować program nuklearny Korei Północnej
- NPR News09:00edited after publishing
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As Trump courts Kim, Pyongyang ups price while Seoul fears being sidelinedExperts warn that President Trump's transactional approach to an alliance will erode political trust.
- kpcw.org09:00
URL changednow www.kpcw.org/npr-news/2026-08-21/as-trump-courts-kim-pyongyang-ups-the-price-while-seoul-fears-being-sidelined
Experts warn Trump's transactional approach to alliance will erode political trust
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- wfsu.org21 Aug, 09:00their copy
- kjzz.org21 Aug, 09:00their copy
- wnmufm.org21 Aug, 09:00their copy
- Anadolu Agency (AA)10:14
North Korean leader’s sister claims Seoul ‘placed in a poor plight’ after US president reduced 11-day drills with South Korea to 5 days
- Google News - Top Stories10:59
US, South Korean militaries wrap up drill early, a day after North Korea’s missile barrage AP News Trump’s Order to Cut Military Exercises With South Korea Carries Risks, Experts Say The New York Times South Korea presidential office urges North Korea to stop 'unnecessary slander', media reports Reuters Donald Trump abruptly scales back an exercise with South Korea The Economist Trump’s South Korea Social Post Poses Risks for the United States Council on Foreign Relations
- timesofoman.com11:30
In a significant policy shift, South Korea and the United States wrapped up their primary theatre-level combined military exercise nearly a week ahead of schedule following orders from US President Donald Trump
- Tagesschau (Germany)13:35
Die traditionellen Militärmanöver der USA und Südkoreas fallen in diesem Jahr deutlich kürzer aus als geplant. US-Präsident Trump hatte die Übungen zuvor als "feindseliges Signal" kritisiert - und Seoul mangelnde Unterstützung vorgeworfen.
- The Hill14:30
Trump's coupling of his desire to meet the North Korean dictator with the cutback in joint exercises with South Korea sends the wrong message.
- iDNES (Czechia)14:34
Americká a jihokorejská armáda v pátek o šest dní dříve ukončily své pravidelné vojenské cvičení. Ze strany Spojených států mělo jít o vstřícné gesto vůči Severní Koreji. Pchjongjang nicméně prohlásil, že krok nestačí, aby ho přiměl k návratu k rozhovorům.
- PBS NewsHour16:22
President Donald Trump had earlier abruptly ordered the Pentagon to "substantially reduce" the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise just before it began Monday. Trump cited what he described as a good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korea's refusal to support him over the war in Iran.
- Channel News Asia22:00
US President Donald Trump scaled back joint military exercises with key ally South Korea this week, while signalling plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year.
Sat, 22 August 2026
5 reports- countercurrents.org06:42
Trump offered to scale down the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise (carried out annually by the US Forces in Korea (USFK) and Republic of Korea (ROK) military). In Trumpian style, the decision was framed…
- South China Morning Post14:00
China may have “little to lose” from talks between the United States and North Korea which, analysts say, may lead to Washington watering down its security commitments. US President Donald Trump has already ordered the Pentagon to “substantially reduce” the scale of the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise with South Korea, criticising the exercise for both its cost and for sending “totally inappropriate and hostile” signals to Pyongyang. Citing his “very good relationship” with North Korean...
- Bloomberg Politics19:51
A Republican lawmaker questioned President Donald Trump’s decision to cut short a joint military exercise with South Korea, saying the US should show more allegiance to a longtime Asian ally.
- alternet.org21:28
The latest military scandal engulfing the Trump administration has exposed how badly the president and his officials have botched the "common sense" basics of war-fighting, according to one Army veteran.Andy Levy is a journalist and podcast host, known for often taking conservative or libertarian st...
- Channel News Asia22:00
While alarming for Seoul, an abandonment of US guarantees could be disastrous for Tokyo, says Leo Lewis for The Financial Times.
Mon, 24 August 2026
21 reports- Google News - Top Stories05:52
US cancels joint marine drills with South Korea over Iran war-related force constraints Reuters U.S. Marines Cancel Drill With South Korea, Citing Iran War Demands The New York Times Trump's Kim gambit deepens doubts over US reliability at a key moment for Asia Reuters GOP Lawmaker Urges Trump to Restore South Korea Military Drills Bloomberg South Korea says US cancelled upcoming joint marine exercises over Iran war Al Jazeera
- standard.net.au06:14
Days after US-South Korean exercises were cut short, another joint drill has been cancelled - this time because...
- tportal (Croatia)07:42
Sjedinjene Države otkazale su zajedničku vježbu amfibijske operacije planiranu za sljedeći mjesec s Južnom Korejom, priopćila je u ponedjeljak vojska te zemlje, nakon što je Washington naveo ograničenja dostupnosti američkih snaga zbog rata u Iranu.
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- 24sata (Croatia)24 Aug, 07:38their copy
- Index.hr (Croatia)07:46
SAD OTKAZUJE pomorske vježbe s Južnom Korejom zbog rata u Iranu i troškova, dok Pjongjang odgovara ispaljivanjem balističkih projektila.
- Bloomberg Politics08:07
The US military has scrapped an amphibious landing exercise with South Korea because of shortages related to deployments to the Middle East, according to Seoul, the first apparent confirmation of a major cut to scheduled American military training in the Asia-Pacific region because of the US war against Iran.
- asiaone.com08:40
SEOUL — The US cancelled a joint amphibious landing drill scheduled for next month with South Korea, Seoul's Marine Corps said on Monday (Aug 24), after Washington cited constraints on the availability of US forces due to the war in Iran.The US Marine Corps formally notified its South Korean counterpart in June that force availability would be constrained for the...
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- defensenews.com24 Aug, 19:05their copy
- militarytimes.com24 Aug, 19:05their copy
- hani.co.kr09:15
The recent statement by the sister of North Korea’s leader makes clear that North Korea plans to approach the US from a broader strategic framework than during Trump’s first term
- hani.co.kr09:15
한겨레는 신뢰, 공정을 바탕으로 최신 뉴스와 심층 보도, 칼럼 등을 제공합니다. 정치, 사회, 경제, 문화, 젠더, 기후변화 등 각 분야의 폭 넓은 인사이트를 경험해보세요.
- NYT World09:19
The move to call off the high-profile event was communicated in June, South Korea said. President Trump shortened another joint military exercise earlier this month.
- Google News - Top Stories09:19
U.S. Marines Cancel Drill With South Korea, Citing Iran War Demands The New York Times Trump's Kim gambit deepens doubts over US reliability at a key moment for Asia Reuters U.S. Cancels Marines Drills With South Korea WSJ South Korea says US cancelled upcoming joint marine exercises over Iran war Al Jazeera GOP Lawmaker Urges Trump to Restore South Korea Military Drills Bloomberg
- Novinky (Czechia)09:22
Spojené státy zrušily společné námořní cvičení s jihokorejskými silami naplánované na příští měsíc. Washington to zdůvodnil omezenou dostupností amerických námořních sil způsobenou pokračujícím konfliktem s Íránem. V pondělí to oznámilo jihokorejské námořnictvo.
- Le Figaro (France)09:42
La capacité du Corps des Marines à «déployer des troupes lors de l’exercice Ssangyong de cette année serait limitée en raison de la situation au Moyen-Orient», a indiqué le porte-parole sud-coréen Han Seung-jeon.
- Euronews10:02
The cancellation follows US President Donald Trump's order last week to scale down the separate annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises, cutting the joint drills from 11 days to five.
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- Channel News Asia24 Aug, 09:49their copy
- South China Morning Post24 Aug, 12:25their copy
- Al Jazeera English24 Aug, 12:28their copy
- dominicanrepublicpost.com24 Aug, 14:08their copy
- Google News - Top Stories10:02
South Korea says US cancelled joint marine drills over Iran war Euronews.com U.S. Marines Cancel Drill With South Korea, Citing Iran War Demands The New York Times Policy analyst discusses Trump’s move to curtail U.S.-South Korea military drills News4JAX Trump's Kim gambit deepens doubts over US reliability at a key moment for Asia Reuters U.S. Cancels Marines Drills With South Korea WSJ
- Der Spiegel (Germany)10:26
Die USA streichen eine geplante Militärübung mit Südkorea. Als Grund nennt Washington »die Lage im Nahen Osten«. Erst vor wenigen Tagen war ein Manöver mit dem ostasiatischen Land deutlich verkürzt worden.
- RMF24 (Poland)10:39
Amerykanie przez wojnę mają braki kadrowe. Wojsko odwołuje ćwiczenia
- Tagesschau (Germany)11:07
Die USA haben eine große Militärübung mit Südkorea abgesagt. Wegen des Krieges gegen den Iran fehle es an Truppenkapazitäten. Zuvor hatte Präsident Trump bereits ein anderes Manöver verkürzt.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)12:44
Washington 'reportedly informed South Korea that it was difficult to mobilize troops for the exercise due to the aftermath of the Iran war'
- The Hill16:30
South Korea is not a happy country. It was unwilling to help President Trump's team keep the Strait of Hormuz open. So the petulant president decided it was time to rekindle his love affair with North Korea's dictator, Kim Jung Un, and punish the South by cutting short joint exercises. One wonders if the logical consequence will...
- The Hill18:21
The United States canceled a large joint amphibious landing exercise between the Marine Corps and South Korean forces set for September over resource constraints tied to the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran, Seoul’s military announced Monday. “The U.S. Marine Corps formally notified our forces in June that its ability to deploy forces during this year’s Ssangyong...
- Google News - Top Stories19:17
U.S. withdraws from military exercises with South Korea set for next month The Washington Post U.S. Cancels Marines Drills With South Korea WSJ Trump's Kim gambit deepens doubts over US reliability at a key moment for Asia Reuters U.S. Marines Cancel Drill With South Korea, Citing Iran War Demands The New York Times Trump’s favorite dictators can do no wrong The Seattle Times
Tue, 25 August 2026
4 reports- Bloomberg Politics00:30
South Korea’s government denied a report that the US had proposed Seoul acquire a stake in Westinghouse Electric Co., pushing back on suggestions that the American nuclear company could become part of the countries’ strategic investment program.
- South China Morning Post01:54
South Korea and the US agreed to maintain close coordination on efforts to revive dialogue with North Korea, days after Pyongyang rebuffed President Donald Trump’s overtures and launched a barrage of short-range ballistic missiles. South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a phone call late on Monday that Seoul would work to ensure that Trump’s recent messages lead to renewed US-North Korea discussions and peace on the Korean peninsula, Seoul’s Foreign...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)10:09
Latest Pew survey reveals 55% of South Koreans expressed unfavorable view of US, up from 39% last year
- 3dprint.com12:30
In my most recent post about RIMPAC, I noted that US military joint exercises appear to be the latest function of the US government to be leveraged by the Trump...
Wed, 26 August 2026
4 reports- webindia123.com06:58
- Al Jazeera English08:18
Growing doubts about the US security umbrella are forcing new strategic calculations across the region.
- dailysabah.com21:05
Korea's old strategic geometry is breaking down as Washington, Seoul, Beijing and Pyongyang pursue increasingly fluid interests
- 10news.com21:30
Lt. Gen. Jay Bargeron, the Marine Corps' deputy commandant for plans, policies and operations, told Scripps News joint exercises with allies remain a critical part of U.S. military strategy.
Fri, 28 August 2026
8 reports- South China Morning Post03:35
South Korea said on Friday it would hold joint military exercises with the United States and Japan in September, after Washington scaled back annual drills with Seoul in an apparent bid to encourage dialogue with North Korea. The three countries would conduct the North Korea-focused Freedom Edge exercise from September 7 to 11 in international waters east and south of South Korea’s Jeju Island, Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said. “This exercise is a defensive drill conducted annually by...
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- Le Monde English28 Aug, 08:50their copy
- Le Monde (France)03:50
Cette annonce intervient quelques jours après que Donald Trump a réduit l’ampleur d’exercices annuels entre Washington et Séoul, afin de préserver des liens avec le leader de la Corée du Nord, Kim Jong-un.
- South China Morning Post04:56
South Korea supports US President Donald Trump’s efforts to resume dialogue with North Korea, but aims to ensure its security posture is not weakened and that Seoul is not sidelined, according to South Korea’s national security adviser. Seoul believed the resumption of talks between the US and North Korea should focus on progress on the North Korean nuclear weapons issue and must not undermine the country’s security readiness, Wi Sung-lac told reporters on Friday. “One point to keep in mind...
- Japan Times05:08
South Korea supports U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to resume dialogue with North Korea, but aims to ensure its security posture is not weakened and that Seoul is not sidelined, South Korea's national security adviser said on Friday.
- publicradiotulsa.org05:46
The announcement that the three countries will go ahead with a trilateral military drill comes a day after North Korea vowed to retaliate against what it called U.S. hostilities.
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- kccu.org28 Aug, 05:46their copy
- ypradio.org28 Aug, 05:46their copy
- wfae.org28 Aug, 05:46their copy
- Bloomberg Politics07:13
Nearly two-thirds of South Koreans want the country to have its own nuclear weapons, a poll showed, underscoring concerns about the reliability of US security guarantees after President Donald Trump unilaterally curtailed joint military exercises with Seoul.
- wnyc.org07:30
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- Google News - Top Stories28 Aug, 05:46their copy
- Google News - Top Stories09:21
US, South Korea and Japan to hold trilateral drill as North Korea ramps up pressure on US AP News U.S., South Korea and Japan to hold drill as North Korea ramps up pressure on U.S. NPR Japan, South Korea and US to hold joint military drills, Seoul says Nikkei Asia South Korea, Japan and US to hold trilateral Freedom Edge drills in September South China Morning Post U.S., S. Korea, Japan to hold Freedom Edge drills in September upi.com
Sun, 30 August 2026
1 report- Times of India03:12
North Korea has shaken up its military hierarchy by removing the defense minister, a move approved by Kim Jong Un in a recent leadership meeting. This change mirrors advancements at the nation's weapons research center, which has introduced new combat weapon systems. As tensions rise, trilateral military drills involving South Korea, the US, and Japan will carry on, designed to counter North Korea's ongoing nuclear and missile provocations.
Mon, 31 August 2026
2 reports- Japan Times08:38edited after publishing
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U.S., Japan, South Korea maritime drills are ‘threat’ to North Korea, Pyongyang saysThe exercises and North Korea's opposition to them come as U.S. President Donald Trump has pushed for a new meeting with Kim Jong Un.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)11:15
Pyongyang says its nuclear weapons provide 'absolute guarantee' for defending sovereignty amid tensions with Washington
Wed, 2 September 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:49
Lee pledges efforts to help resume North Korea-US dialogue to establish lasting peace
Thu, 3 September 2026
1 report- The Hill16:30
Author Aaron Rhodes argues that President Trump's diplomatic overtures toward North Korea and the proposed Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act risk legitimizing the regime's systemic human rights violations and corruption of international moral standards.
Fri, 4 September 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)17:02
Foundations, once repriced, are rarely restored to par. Trust denominated in dollars can always be devalued again. That is the lesson of this strange August on the Korean Peninsula—and it will outlast any summit