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Trump orders Pentagon to "substantially reduce" military exercises with South Korea

President Trump said Sunday that the joint military exercises with South Korea are costly and they "send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile" to North Korea.

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Published by CurrentWire Aug 16, 2026 at 7:15 PM ET · First coverage Aug 16, 2026 at 7:09 PM ET

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