https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-korea-hopes-for-talks-between-us-and-north-korea-after-trump-downsizes-military-drillsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-korea-hopes-for-talks-between-us-and-north-korea-after-trump-downsizes-military-drillshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-korea-hopes-for-talks-between-us-and-north-korea-after-trump-downsizes-military-drills#u44867Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:15:23 +0000South Korea is seeking talks between the US and North Korea after President Trump scaled back joint military drills with South Korea, citing good ties with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. This move has raised concerns over US reliability and deepened worries about the alliance between the US and South Korea. The decision has been met with criticism from lawmakers and military experts.Why it mattersThe US and South Korea have a long-standing alliance, with joint military drills being a key component of their partnership. The drills are seen as a way to deter North Korean aggression. Trump&#039