https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-korean-and-us-militaries-shorten-drills-by-about-half-after-trump-ordered-a-reductionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-korean-and-us-militaries-shorten-drills-by-about-half-after-trump-ordered-a-reductionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-korean-and-us-militaries-shorten-drills-by-about-half-after-trump-ordered-a-reduction#u47579Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:11:50 +0000The US and South Korean militaries have reduced the scope and duration of their joint drills by about half, following an order from US President Trump, who has been critical of the costs associated with maintaining a US military presence in South Korea.Why it mattersThe reduction in military exercises comes as the US and North Korea are attempting to negotiate a denuclearization deal. The drills are designed to demonstrate the alliance's military readiness. The move has significant implications for regional security and the US-South Korea alliance.What is confirmedThe US and South Korean https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-korean-and-us-militaries-shorten-drills-by-about-half-after-trump-ordered-a-reductionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-korean-and-us-militaries-shorten-drills-by-about-half-after-trump-ordered-a-reduction#u45462Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:25:17 +0000The US and South Korean militaries have shortened their joint drills by about half following an order from US President Trump. The reduction in military exercises comes as Trump has been critical of the costs associated with maintaining a US military presence in South Korea. The drills, which are designed to demonstrate the alliance's military readiness, were set to be reduced in scope and duration.Why it mattersThe decision to shorten the drills has been seen as a concession to North Korea, which has long been critical of the joint military exercises. The move is also part of Trump'