Event Brief
Trump downscales US-South Korea military drills
By The BriefBrief · Sources (38)
Filed: Aug 18, 2026 at 2:13 AM ET
Summary: Donald Trump says joint US-South Korea exercises will be downscaled as they are “hostile” and too expensive.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Says joint US military exercises with South Korea will be downscaled
WHEN: Aug 16, 2026 at 5:47 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump said the drills are “hostile” and too expensive.
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