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Trump defends his move to cut back U.S.-South Korea military exercises

Source: washingtonpost.com Published Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:46:35 +0000

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Key context: A day after attributing the decision to a good relationship with North Korea, President Donald Trump also tied the move to South Korea’s refusal to help with the Strait of Hormuz. This development from washingtonpost.com highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

A day after attributing the decision to a good relationship with North Korea, President Donald Trump also tied the move to South Korea’s refusal to help with the Strait of Hormuz.

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