Event Brief
US and South Korea cut joint drills by half for Trump-Kim
By The BriefBrief · Sources (38)
Filed: Aug 18, 2026 at 10:04 PM ET
Summary: South Korea and the US agreed to shorten Ulchi Freedom Shield drills at the US’ request after Trump ordered reductions.
WHO: South Korean and US militaries
WHAT: Agreed to shorten their joint Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercises
WHEN: Aug 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: South Korea
WHY: The US requested reductions after Trump ordered the Pentagon chief to substantially reduce the exercises.
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