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Trump orders reduced South Korea military exercises

Trump ordered the U.S. military to significantly reduce exercises with South Korea after it refused to help denuclearize Iran.
WHO: President Trump
WHAT: Ordered the U.S. military to significantly reduce exercises with South Korea.
WHEN: Reported Aug 18, 2026 at 8:47 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: South Korea refused to join efforts against Iran to help denuclearize it.
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