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South Korea cuts short joint military exercises after Trump intervention

asia.nikkei.com ·2h ago

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US-led drills to end six days early, South Korea says, amid Trump push for Kim Jong-un talks theguardian.com
US, South Korea Scale Back Ulchi Freedom Shield Military Drills At Washington’s Request, Exercises To End Early freepressjournal.in
South Korea shortens war games with US citing Washington request bbc.co.uk
US, South Korea cut short joint drills after Trump criticism dw.com
Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canada for 3 days thehill.com
US and South Korean militaries agree to shorten drills days after Trump ordered reduction in joint exercises euronews.com
South Korea, US to shorten annual military exercise mainichi.jp
US, South Korea shorten military exercise as Trump seeks Kim meeting israelnationalnews.com

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