Event Brief
US, South Korea shorten joint military drills after Trump
By The BriefBrief · Sources (40)
Filed: Aug 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Summary: The U.S. and South Korea will cut short their annual joint military drills and scale back field training after a Trump order to reduce participation. The change affects the length and scope of the exercises planned between the two allies.
WHO: The United States and South Korea
WHAT: Cut short annual joint military drills and scale back field training
WHEN: Aug 19, 2026 at 11:23 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The drills were reduced in response to a Trump order to cut participation.
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