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strikeAug 16, 2026

Trump’s ‘Very Good’ Relationship With Kim Jong Un Prompts Korea Drill Reduction

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President Donald Trump said Sunday he has directed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to “substantially reduce” joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his “very good relationship” with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and what he said was Seoul’s refusal to help the United States denuclearize Iran.

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  • Drew BerkemeyerBy Drew Berkemeyer

    President Donald Trump said Sunday he has directed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to “substantially reduce” joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his “very good relationship” with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and what he said was Seoul’s refusal to help the United …

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