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US, South Korea shorten joint military drills after Trump order

The U.S. and South Korea will cut short their annual joint military drills and scale back field training after President Trump ordered a reduction in participation. The change affects the scope and length of the drills, reducing how much field training is conducted.
WHO: United States and South Korea
WHAT: Cut short annual joint military drills and scale back field training
WHEN: Reported Aug 19, 2026 at 11:23 AM ET
WHERE: South Korea
WHY: The drills were reduced after President Trump ordered a reduction in participation.
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