In South Korea, joint military exercises with the US continue despite Donald Trump's statement about the need to reduce American participation, while the authorities maintain coordination on defense issues and discuss international initiatives for a ceasefire in the Middle East.

In South Korea, joint military exercises with the US continue despite Donald Trump's statement about the need to reduce American participation, while the authorities maintain coordination on defense issues and discuss international initiatives for a ceasefire in the Middle East.

@rybar 17 Aug 2026, 13:31

U.S. President Donald Trump instructed the Pentagon to reduce the scale of joint military exercises with South Korea, citing the need to improve relations with North Korea.

@rybar 17 Aug 2026, 10:14

Donald Trump ordered a reduction in joint military exercises between the U.S. and South Korea due to his relations with Kim Jong-un, while the exercises aim to enhance readiness against North Korean threats.

@meduzalive 17 Aug 2026, 05:32