https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-korean-president-jumps-to-invest-in-military-after-trump-cuts-joint-exercisesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-korean-president-jumps-to-invest-in-military-after-trump-cuts-joint-exerciseshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-korean-president-jumps-to-invest-in-military-after-trump-cuts-joint-exercises#u48499Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:50:29 +0000President Lee is increasing South Korea's domestic military investment to prepare for a "worst-case scenario" after Donald Trump scaled back joint military exercises. While South Korea maintains the importance of its alliance with the United States, the relationship is strained by lagging South Korean investment pledges. This move toward self-reliance coincides with reports of Trump engaging with North Korea's Kim Jong-un while facing challenges in Iran. Some observers suggest that reducing war drills could provide an opportunity to advance peace, though others view such di https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-korean-president-jumps-to-invest-in-military-after-trump-cuts-joint-exerciseshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-korean-president-jumps-to-invest-in-military-after-trump-cuts-joint-exercises#u45177Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:35:07 +0000South Korean President Lee is increasing domestic military investment as Donald Trump cuts joint military exercises. Lee stated that South Korea must prepare for a "worst-case scenario" following the reduction in drills. While South Korea continues to emphasize the importance of its alliance with the United States, the relationship is strained by lagging South Korean investment pledges, which some describe as the work of the slowest negotiators ever. This shift toward self-reliance comes as Trump reportedly engages with North Korea's Kim Jong-un amid challenges in Iran.Why it ma