https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tit-for-tat-why-is-trump-cosying-up-to-north-korea-s-kim-jong-un-againContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tit-for-tat-why-is-trump-cosying-up-to-north-korea-s-kim-jong-un-againhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tit-for-tat-why-is-trump-cosying-up-to-north-korea-s-kim-jong-un-again#u45864Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:40:12 +0000The US and South Korea have scaled back joint military exercises, with Seoul saying the drills were cut short at Washington's request. North Korea has dismissed the reduction, saying it doesn't change anything. The move comes as former US President Donald Trump appears to be cosying up to North Korea's Kim Jong Un again.Why it mattersThe reduction in military drills has raised concerns about the US commitment to South Korea's security and the potential impact on deterrence against North Korea. The drills are a key part of the US-South Korea alliance, which was established t