https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-orders-pentagon-to-curtail-military-exercises-with-ally-south-koreaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-orders-pentagon-to-curtail-military-exercises-with-ally-south-koreahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-orders-pentagon-to-curtail-military-exercises-with-ally-south-korea#u44565Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:20:30 +0000President Trump has ordered the Pentagon to reduce military exercises with South Korea, citing a lack of help with Iran. The decision has been reported by multiple sources, including CNN, Axios, and The New York Times. The move is seen as a significant development in US-South Korea relations, a key alliance in the region.Why it mattersThe US and South Korea have a long-standing military alliance, with regular joint exercises being a key component of their defense cooperation. The reduction of these exercises may have implications for regional security, particularly in light of North Korea&#039