Pentagon says 'no changes' to announce about ongoing Korea-US exercise
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Defense Department said Monday that it has "no changes" to announce regarding the ongoing South Korea-U.S. military exercise, a day after President Donald Trump said he instructed the Pentagon to "substantially" reduce allied exercises. Trump unveiled his directive on the combined exercises with South Korea in a social media post on Sunday, as Seoul and Washington kicked off…
The U.S. Department of Defense announced on Monday that there will be no alterations to the ongoing South Korea-U.S. military training, following President Donald Trump's directive to substantially reduce such exercises. The Ulchi Freedom Shield, a joint exercise aimed at enhancing the allies' readiness against possible North Korean aggression, commenced on Sunday.
Trump's announcement, made via a social media post, stated that the drills are not only expensive but also convey an inappropriate and hostile message to North Korea. The Pentagon declined to provide details on Trump's comments or the broader scope of his policy direction, referring inquiries to the White House, which did not respond to initial requests for information.
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