U.S. Cancels Planned South Korea Amphibious Drills Over Iran Conflict

South Korea says US cancelled joint marine drills over force constraints from Iran war

Euronews.com • 24 août 10h02

The United States withdrew from the scheduled Ssangyong joint amphibious landing drills with South Korea, citing limited troop availability due to the conflict in Iran, while both governments discuss rescheduling.

As Trump courts Kim, Pyongyang ups price while Seoul fears being sidelined

NPR • 21 août 09h00

North Korea rejected President Trump’s claim of contact with Kim Jong Un and launched short-range missiles after the United States and South Korea shortened joint drills, raising concerns in Seoul about being sidelined in any future talks.

US and South Korea wrap up Ulchi Freedom Shield drill 6 days early

AP News • 21 août 05h01

The annual U.S.-South Korea Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise concluded six days ahead of schedule as a conciliatory gesture toward North Korea, which said the reduction was insufficient for renewed talks.

Trump wants to be friends with Kim - but South Korea could pay the price

BBC • 20 août 22h01

President Trump ordered a sudden reduction of the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises, ending them early and sparking concerns in Seoul about the reliability of the U.S. security guarantee.

Trump scaling down U.S.-South Korea drills could risk more than just joint military readiness

CNBC • 20 août 05h08

President Donald Trump ordered a premature end to the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise, prompting criticism that the reduction could weaken combat readiness and cast doubt on U.S. security commitments.

‘Tit for tat’: Why is Trump cosying up to North Korea’s Kim Jong Un again?

Al Jazeera • 19 août 11h03

President Donald Trump praised Kim Jong Un and ordered a reduction in joint US-South Korea exercises, a move analysts say is aimed at gaining political leverage ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.

South Korean and US militaries shorten exercises at Trump's order

AP News • 19 août 09h58

The United States and South Korea announced they will end the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises early and scale back related field training, following President Donald Trump's directive to reduce the drills.

Trump scales back South Korea drills to lure Kim Jong Un to talks

Fox News • 19 août 09h00

President Donald Trump ordered a cut to the annual US-South Korea military exercises, citing South Korean delays on a trade framework and hoping to encourage North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to resume talks.

U.S.-South Korea joint military drills are cut short after surprise Trump order

NBC News • 19 août 01h54

The annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises will end on Aug. 21 instead of Aug. 27 following a Trump order to scale back the maneuvers, with both governments saying essential readiness will be maintained.

Drills cut by Trump are central to the US-South Korea alliance

AP News • 18 août 16h32

President Donald Trump directed a substantial reduction of the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise, raising concerns among analysts that the cut could impair joint readiness and strain the U.S.–South Korea alliance.

S. Korea stresses US alliance amid confusion over Trump drill cut

NPR • 18 août 15h19

President Lee Jae Myung emphasized the importance of a strong U.S.-South Korea security partnership following President Trump's surprise order to scale back the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises.

South Korea's Lee calls for stronger military after Trump cuts drills

Fox News • 18 août 15h13

President Lee Jae Myung urged South Korea to strengthen its independent military capabilities following President Donald Trump's order to scale back U.S. participation in the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises.

South Korea leader stresses US alliance in face of Trump order to cut exercises

AP News • 18 août 09h56

President Lee Jae Myung said a strong U.S. partnership is essential for South Korea's security after President Trump announced a reduction in joint drills, prompting concerns about the alliance's reliability.

Trump lashes out at South Korea over its refusal to join Iran war

PBS • 17 août 22h50

President Donald Trump called for a reduction in the annual U.S.-South Korea military exercises, criticizing South Korean President Yoon for not assisting a proposed operation in Iran, while the drills proceeded as planned.

Here's what to make of the U.S. president's bizarre declaration about Kim Jong-un.

Slate • 17 août 18h14

President Donald Trump directed a reduction in joint U.S.-South Korea military exercises and redeployed the USS George Washington carrier from Japan to the Middle East, prompting concerns about U.S. power projection in the Asia-Pacific.

Trump’s move to gut South Korea alliance is ‘inane, haphazard decision’, lawmakers say

The Guardian • 17 août 17h44

President Donald Trump directed a reduction of the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises with South Korea, prompting Democratic senators to denounce the move as harmful to the alliance and regional security.

South Korea hopes for talks between US and North Korea

AP News • 17 août 12h30

Seoul said it hopes President Trump’s reduced US-South Korea exercises will lead to constructive dialogue between Washington and Pyongyang, while experts warn the cuts could weaken deterrence.

Trump orders military to reduce joint exercises with South Korea

nbcnews.com • 17 août 08h28

President Donald Trump ordered a reduction in the annual U.S.-South Korea military exercises, citing South Korea’s stance on Iran and his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, while South Korean officials said the drills would continue as planned.

Trump says US will reduce military exercises with South Korea, citing lack of help with Iran

Yahoo News Singapore • 16 août 22h17

President Donald Trump announced that the United States will reduce the scope of upcoming joint military exercises with South Korea, referencing his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korea's lack of support on Iran.

Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea

AP News • 16 août 21h45

President Donald Trump ordered a reduction in the planned 11-day joint military exercises with South Korea, citing cost and concerns over signaling to North Korea.