Event Brief
US, South Korea shorten joint military drills after Trump order
By The BriefBrief · Sources (42)
Filed: Aug 20, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
Summary: 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: 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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