President Donald Trump directed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to reduce the number of joint military operations conducted by the United States with South Korea. Trump stated that these exercises are costly and send an inappropriate signal to North Korea, which he claims has been respectful during his presidency. He expressed dissatisfaction with the ongoing military exercises and mentioned that it is too late to cancel them. Trump also noted that South Korean President Lee Jae-myung declined an offer to collaborate on the denuclearization of Iran. This directive comes just before the start of the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise, involving 18,000 South Korean soldiers training with U.S. forces. Trump's relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been a focal point during his presidency, having met with him three times to discuss nuclear issues.
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Trump directs reduction of U.S. military operations with South Korea
President Donald Trump has instructed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to significantly reduce joint military operations with South Korea, citing costs and the need for a more favorable signal to North Korea. This directive precedes the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise, which involves substantial participation from South Korean forces. Trump also mentioned a recent rejection by South Korea regarding collaboration on Iran's denuclearization.
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Trump orders Hegseth to ‘substantially reduce’ joint military operations with South Korea
Trump directs reduction of U.S. military operations with South Korea