Joint exercises with South Korea shortened by about half after Trump order
The Pentagon and South Korean military confirmed Wednesday major joint exercises between the two would be cut in half after President Trump ordered the reduction over the weekend. The exercise, which began Monday and is known as Ulchi Freedom Shield, will end Aug. 21 rather than the original date of Aug. 27, a Defense Department…
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