Trump Orders 'Substantial' Cut in Military Drills with South Korea After It Stayed Out of Iran War The decision by President Donald Trump to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea has sparked concern among allies and adversaries alike.
Trump claimed the drills were "inappropriate and hostile" towards North Korea, but analysts suggest this move may have more complex motivations.
Seoul's refusal to join US efforts to denuclearize Iran was reportedly the formal trigger for the reduction in military drills.