Summary
President Donald Trump announced that the United States will significantly reduce its joint military drills with South Korea. He said the exercises are expensive for the U.S. and create a hostile message, especially given his good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Key Facts
- President Trump will cut back on joint military exercises with South Korea.
- He believes these drills are too costly and mostly paid for by the U.S.
- Trump said the exercises send a hostile signal to North Korea.
- He mentioned South Korea recently chose not to join the U.S. in efforts to stop Iran’s nuclear program.
- Trump has a historically unusual relationship with North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong Un.
- The regular U.S.-South Korea military exercises were scheduled to start on Monday.
- Trump last met Kim Jong Un in person in 2019.
- The decision marks a change from usual U.S. foreign policy regarding North Korea and South Korea.
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