US, South Korean militaries wrap up drill early, a day after North Korea’s missile barrage — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-south-korean-militaries-wrap-up-drill-early-a-day-after-north-korea-s-missile-barrageContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. US and South Korea End Military Drills Early After North Korean Missile Barragehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-south-korean-militaries-wrap-up-drill-early-a-day-after-north-korea-s-missile-barragehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-south-korean-militaries-wrap-up-drill-early-a-day-after-north-korea-s-missile-barrage#u48190Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:46:12 +0000The United States and South Korea concluded joint military exercises ahead of schedule on August 24, one day after North Korea launched a missile barrage. Separate from this early wrap-up, the US cancelled a joint amphibious landing drill planned for next month. Seoul's Marine Corps stated Washington cited limited force availability due to the war in Iran. While Donald Trump has ordered a scale-back of exercises and urged South Korea to defend itself, some GOP lawmakers are calling for the restoration of these drills to maintain regional readiness.Why it mattersJoint drills serve as a pri