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Trump orders Pentagon to reduce U.S.-South Korea drills
The move follows Trump’s instruction that drills are costly and signal hostility toward North Korea, prompting a shift in how the alliance is managed, CNBC reported.
Trump instructed the Pentagon to cut U.S. South Korea military drills, framing them as costly and as sending “inappropriate and hostile” signals to North Korea, according to CNBC Markets.
The decision is part of a broader effort by Trump to redefine the U.S.-South Korea relationship, shifting focus from military exercises toward an economic partnership, CNBC World reported.
CNBC noted the direction was given last Sunday and involves changes to how the two allies conduct their defense coordination in the region.