Trump Promises to Slash US Military Drills with South Korea

On Truth Social, former U.S. president Donald Trump announced that the United States will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing a "very good relationship" with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Trump struck down the drills as costly—much of the expense reportedly paid by the U.S.—and said they "send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile." He added that South Korea had recently declined to join the United States in its denuclearisation initiative regarding Iran.

The statement marks a significant break from standard U.S. foreign‑policy norms, especially after Trump’s last in‑person visit to North Korea in 2019. The U.S. and South Korea were set to resume their regular exercises on Monday, but Trump’s tweet suggests a potential shift in strategy.

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