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Seoul and Washington plan to cut joint North Korea drills

The reported move would reduce the scale of joint drills as the Trump administration seeks a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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CNBC Markets reports that South Korea and the United States are planning to halve their joint drills with North Korea, in a shift aimed at changing the tempo of engagement.

The outlet says the adjustment is linked to reports that President Donald Trump is seeking a summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.

CNBC World reiterates the same plan, describing the drill reduction as a step tied to efforts to pursue direct talks.

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