Trump’s Korea military-drills pullback sparks bipartisan alarm over alliance and Ukraine risk
TL;DR
Trump ordered the Pentagon to scale back Ulchi Freedom Shield, an 11-day drill with about 18,000 South Korean troops set for Aug 17–27, arguing it was a courtesy to North Korea; lawmakers from both parties decried the move as inane and shortsighted, warning it undermines a 73-year alliance, could weaken crisis readiness, and may bolster Russia’s hand in Ukraine.
- Trump’s move to gut South Korea alliance is ‘inane, haphazard decision’, lawmakers say The Guardian
- Trump Will Make South Korea Pay for His Iran Humiliation theatlantic.com
- Trump says North Korea's Kim has responded to his overtures Reuters
- Trump reduces military exercises with South Korea, citing good ties with Kim Jong Un washingtonpost.com
- Trump’s Overture to Kim Jong-un Strains Alliance With South Korea The New York Times
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