Event Brief
Trump orders Pentagon to scale back South Korea exercises
By The BriefBrief · Sources (38)
Filed: Aug 18, 2026 at 3:18 PM ET
Summary: President Trump ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea, citing Iran denuclearization and ties with North Korea.
WHO: President Trump
WHAT: Ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea
WHEN: Aug 17, 2026 at 1:21 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: South Korea declined to help with the denuclearization of Iran, and Trump cited his good relationship with North Korea's leader.
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