Event Brief
UPDATED Aug 19, 2026 at 7:09 AM ET
Aug 18, 2026 at 12:04 PM ET
South Korea president urges military investment after drill cuts
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Lee Jae Myung urged stronger independent South Korean military capabilities after Trump cut joint exercises.
WHO: Lee Jae Myung
WHAT: Urged stronger independent South Korean military capabilities after U.S. cuts to joint drills.
WHEN: Reported Aug 18, 2026 at 11:13 AM ET
WHERE: South Korea
WHY: Trump ordered cuts to the U.S.-South Korean Ulchi Freedom Shield drills.
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