US and South Korea begin military drills despite Trump call to scale back
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US and South Korean forces launched their planned joint military exercises on Monday, brushing aside Donald Trump's calls to scale them back. Trump has criticized the drills as costly and hostile toward North Korea, while critics warn that reducing them could undermine South Korea's security.
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US and South Korean forces began on Monday joint military drills as planned, despite Donald Trump calling for them to be scaled back. Trump said the exercises were too costly and hostile toward North Korea, while critics warned reducing them could weaken South Korea’s security. The drills are set to continue until August 28.