The United States and South Korea say they will shorten their annual joint military drills to five days and scale back some field training after President Donald Trump orders a substantial reduction in U.S. participation. The allies announce the changes as part of adjustments to the regular exercise schedule.
The reports agree that the drills previously lasted 11 days, and that the scope of field training will be reduced, though they do not detail which specific components are affected. France 24 notes Trump’s move could reflect an effort to create room for renewed engagement with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Other outlets focus more directly on the operational decision—cutting the length and scope following the president’s directive—without speculating on the broader diplomatic rationale.
