South Korea reviewing Trump's comments on drills, hopes for US-North Korea talks
The Blue House said it would continue diplomatic consultations on US-Korea military cooperation related to the Strait of Hormuz, while discussing details on joint military drills with the United States.
South Korea's presidential Blue House has reviewed US President Donald Trump's recent comments about reducing joint military drills, expressing hope that improved relations between Washington and Pyongyang could lead to meaningful talks. The drills, involving 18,000 South Korean troops and US forces, were ordered by Trump hours before they began on Monday, citing his good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and dissatisfaction with the drills designed to prepare for a possible attack by Pyongyang.
Despite the decision to scale back the drills, the Blue House emphasized close coordination with Washington on US-Korea military cooperation related to the Strait of Hormuz. Experts caution that reducing joint drills can weaken military readiness and deterrence against potential conflicts in Asia.
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