https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-s-order-to-cut-military-exercises-with-south-korea-carries-risks-experts-sayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-s-order-to-cut-military-exercises-with-south-korea-carries-risks-experts-sayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-s-order-to-cut-military-exercises-with-south-korea-carries-risks-experts-say#u45877Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:16:08 +0000US President Donald Trump has ordered a reduction in joint military exercises with South Korea, a move experts say carries risks and may embolden North Korea. The decision comes amid Trump's efforts to engage with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. South Korea and the US have long maintained a close military alliance, with regular drills seen as a key component of their deterrence strategy.Why it mattersThe move has sparked concerns among experts and officials about the potential impact on regional security and the US commitment to its Asian allies. North Korea has long criticized the joint