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UPDATED Aug 21, 2026 at 1:08 PM ET
Aug 16, 2026 at 6:07 PM ET

Trump orders Pentagon to reduce South Korea exercises

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President Trump instructed the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea.
WHO: President Trump
WHAT: Instructed the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea
WHEN: Reported Aug 17, 2026 at 11:14 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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