Trump Instructs Pentagon to Reduce Military Exercises with South Korea President Donald Trump has instructed the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, citing concerns about cost and the need for a more conciliatory approach towards North Korea.
The move was announced in a social media post, coinciding with the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield joint military drills.
The decision appears to be a thinly veiled slap at Seoul, which has refused to participate in actions against Iran, a key partner in regional security efforts according to Trump.