https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-says-us-to-reduce-military-drills-with-south-korea-after-it-stayed-out-of-iran-warContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-says-us-to-reduce-military-drills-with-south-korea-after-it-stayed-out-of-iran-warhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-says-us-to-reduce-military-drills-with-south-korea-after-it-stayed-out-of-iran-war#u44624Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:25:08 +0000President Trump announced the US will scale back military exercises with South Korea. He cited South Korea's failure to provide assistance during the war with Iran as the reason for the reduction. This move revives previous objections the president held regarding these joint operations. While the US prepares to limit these drills, North Korea has condemned the existing exercises and threatened a strong response.Why it mattersJoint military drills are a cornerstone of the US-South Korea security alliance. These exercises often trigger aggressive rhetoric and threats from North Korea. The d