Trump orders shorter U.S.-South Korea drills, cuts Ulchi schedule
TL;DR
President Trump ordered reductions to the Ulchi Freedom Shield drills with South Korea, shortening the schedule to Aug. 21 from Aug. 27 and converting some live events to simulations, while officials said essential readiness will be preserved and training objectives will not be degraded; Seoul confirmed adjustments and is coordinating specifics.
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- US-led drills to end six days early, South Korea says, amid Trump push for Kim Jong-un talks The Guardian
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