https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-orders-military-to-substantially-reduce-joint-exercises-with-south-koreaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-orders-military-to-substantially-reduce-joint-exercises-with-south-koreahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-orders-military-to-substantially-reduce-joint-exercises-with-south-korea#u47094Mon, 24 Aug 2026 02:31:24 +0000US President Trump has ordered the military to substantially reduce joint exercises with South Korea, sparking concerns among Asia-Pacific allies about the reliability of US defense commitments. The decision comes as Trump seeks to revive negotiations with North Korea's Kim Jong-un. South Korea's neutrality in the conflict with Iran may have contributed to the move. New Zealand's participation in Exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield was cut short.Why it mattersThe reduction in joint military exercises has raised questions about the strength of the US-South Korea alliance, which has bee https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-orders-military-to-substantially-reduce-joint-exercises-with-south-koreahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-orders-military-to-substantially-reduce-joint-exercises-with-south-korea#u46282Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:25:30 +0000President Trump ordered the Pentagon and Pete Hegseth to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea. The decision follows South Korea's neutrality during the conflict with Iran. While some drills have already started, New Zealand learned via media reports that its participation in Exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield was cut six days short. These unilateral cuts and Trump's outreach to North Korea have led Asia-Pacific allies to question the reliability of US defense commitments.Why it mattersThe US maintains a long-standing security alliance with South Korea to deter No https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-orders-military-to-substantially-reduce-joint-exercises-with-south-koreahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-orders-military-to-substantially-reduce-joint-exercises-with-south-korea#u44719Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:45:10 +0000President Trump has ordered the military to "substantially reduce" joint exercises with South Korea. Trump directed Hegseth and the Pentagon to scale back the drills, citing South Korea's decision to remain neutral during the war with Iran. Despite this directive, the US and South Korea have already begun military drills. The move comes amid warnings regarding North Korea's increasing battlefield experience and has raised concerns among Asian allies regarding the reliability of the US security commitment.Why it mattersThe US and South Korea maintain a long-standing security