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Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea
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· August 17, 2026
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Key takeaway The decision is also linked to South Korea's response to a request for help with the denuclearization of Iran.
President Donald Trump has ordered a reduction in joint military exercises with South Korea. This decision was announced on Sunday, with the exercises having begun on Monday. The president cited the cost of the exercises and their perceived hostility towards North Korea as reasons for the reduction.
The decision is also linked to South Korea's response to a request for help with the denuclearization of Iran. According to Trump, South Korea declined to join the US in this effort. Further details on this development are available from NewsChannel 5 WTVF, a local CBS affiliate.
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Category: local Published: August 17, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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