https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-says-very-good-relationship-with-kim-jong-un-made-him-unhappy-with-us-south-korea-military-exercisesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-says-very-good-relationship-with-kim-jong-un-made-him-unhappy-with-us-south-korea-military-exerciseshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-says-very-good-relationship-with-kim-jong-un-made-him-unhappy-with-us-south-korea-military-exercises#u50770Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:56:38 +0000The United States has withdrawn from military exercises with South Korea scheduled for next month. Marine drills were canceled because forces are tied up by demands from the war in Iran. Separately, Donald Trump stated that his "very good relationship" with Kim Jong Un made him "unhappy" with US-South Korea military exercises. This pullback occurs as analysts suggest the US continues to monitor allies for alignment of interests despite the reduction in defense activity.Why it mattersMilitary drills between the US and South Korea serve as a primary deterrent against North Ko