Trump Orders Joint Military Exercises with South Korea to Be Scaled Back The US president's decision to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea has sparked concern among observers of international relations, particularly given North Korea's recent resumption of ballistic missile testing activities.
This move marks a reversal of long standing policy and raises questions about the durability and consistency of US foreign policy under Trump.
Just last May, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth praised South Korea for its commitment to defense spending and leadership on the Korean Peninsula.