Lee ‘respects’ Trump’s move to cut military drills, stresses peace in Korea
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung expressed his respect for US President Donald Trump's decision to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea and pursue dialogue with North Korea. He deemed this a "big decision" aimed at ending hostility and establishing peace on the Korean Peninsula. In a message posted on X, Lee acknowledged Trump's dedication to creating conditions for peace talks and agreed with his efforts, despite the need to scale back US-Korea military drills.
Trump had announced on Sunday the reduction of the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises, scheduled for Aug. 17 to 27, to end on Aug. 21. Lee stressed that a stable peace regime on the peninsula would eliminate the need for conflict. He emphasized Korea's role as a "pacemaker" for Trump's "peacemaker" and recalled his promise to act as such during their first summit at the White House a year ago.
During the G7 and NATO summits, he and Trump discussed restoring peace and addressing North Korea's nuclear program. Lee reiterated his commitment to fulfilling his role as a pacemaker, contributing to Trump's peacemaking efforts. He also mentioned South Korea's willingness to engage in international efforts to free up the Strait of Hormuz. Lee invited President Trump to reconvene in the US in the near future.
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