Trump Orders Pentagon to Scale Back South Korea Military Drills

US President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to scale back military exercises with South Korea, citing his "very good relationship" with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. In a social media post, Trump also scolded South Korea for not helping denuclearize Iran. He previously criticized the joint drills as "provocative" after a 2018 meeting with Kim in Singapore.

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Trump says US to scale back South Korea military drills after it stayed out of Iran war

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Trump orders Pentagon to 'scale back' military drills with South Korea citing good relations with Kim Jong Un

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Trump says US to scale back South Korea military drills after it stayed out of Iran war

Trump cites his "very good relationship" with North Korea's leader in deciding to downsize the exercises.

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Trump Orders Pentagon to Curtail Military Exercises With Ally South Korea

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