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The U.S. and South Korea proceeded with scheduled military exercises on August 17, 2026, despite President Trump's criticism of their scale. Trump described the exercises as provocative towards North Korea, contrasting with recent positive statements about South Korea from the administration.
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The U.S. and South Korea proceeded with scheduled military exercises on August 17, 2026, despite President Trump's criticism of their scale. Trump described the exercises as provocative towards North Korea, contrasting with recent positive statements about South Korea from the administration.
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