South Korea and the US are shortening their annual joint military exercises, ending them on August 21 instead of August 27. The move follows US President Donald Trump's criticism of the drills as 'hostile' toward North Korea and his desire to reduce costs.
South Korea and the U.S. curtailed joint military drills following a directive from President Trump, while Seoul's stock market dropped nearly 6 percent. Additionally, the DP leader called for the Supreme Court Chief Justice's resignation.
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun confirmed that Seoul received no prior warning of Donald Trump's decision to reduce joint military exercises. Trump linked the move to South Korea's refusal to support U.S. efforts regarding Iran's nuclear capabilities.
South Korea's military announced the early conclusion of the Ulchi Freedom Shield joint exercises with the US, following a directive from Donald Trump to scale back drills he described as 'hostile' and costly. Seoul officials admitted they were caught off guard by the order.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung stressed the importance of the US-South Korea alliance after Donald Trump ordered a reduction in joint military exercises. The move, made without prior consultation, has sparked public anxiety and concerns over regional security.
South Korea's defense ministry announced that the 2026 Ulchi Freedom Shield military drills with the US will be cut short by six days. President Trump requested the reduction, citing the cost of exercises and South Korea's refusal to assist with operations in Iran.
South Korea and the U.S. have agreed to shorten and downsize their ongoing Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercises at President Donald Trump's request, sparking concerns among experts over allied defense readiness.
The US and South Korea have prematurely ended the Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercises at the request of President Donald Trump. The move, intended to facilitate diplomatic outreach to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has raised concerns regarding defense readiness.
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said the US did not give advance notice of plans to scale back the Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercises, following a post by US President Donald Trump.
President Trump has ordered a reduction in US involvement in the 11-day Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises with South Korea, citing costs and a desire to signal openness to North Korea, despite concerns from experts and politicians regarding alliance stability.
President Donald Trump has ordered a substantial reduction in the Ulchi Freedom Shield joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his relationship with Kim Jong-un, despite military warnings that North Korea is applying new battlefield tactics learned in Ukraine.
South Korea's National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said Tuesday the country remains in close consultation with the U.S. over joint military exercises, following U.S. President Donald Trump's order to significantly reduce drills.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung defended joint US-South Korea civil-defence exercises as defensive, urging stronger independent defence capabilities after US President Donald Trump called for reduced military drills.
Russian and Kyrgyz military contingents concluded joint tactical drills in Kyrgyzstan, practicing the neutralization of simulated illegal armed groups using aviation, artillery, and drones.
Donald Trump orders reduction of joint US-South Korea military drills due to his "very good" relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, despite South Korea proceeding with planned exercises.
Donald Trump criticised US-South Korea joint military exercises as 'costly' and 'hostile' on social media, highlighting his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un as Seoul and Washington begin annual drills.
Donald Trump has ordered US defense secretary Pete Hegseth to substantially reduce joint US-South Korean military drills, citing his relationship with Kim Jong-un, despite warnings that North Korea is adapting battlefield tactics from Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to substantially scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and criticizing Seoul over Iran.
US President Donald Trump ordered a substantial reduction in joint military exercises with South Korea, citing costs and inappropriate signaling to North Korea, which he described as "unthreatening and respectful". The move coincides with the scheduled start of the Ulchi Freedom Shield drills and follows North Korea's recent ballistic missile tests in protest of the exercises.
Taiwan conducted its annual Han Kuang military drills, including a 30-minute internet slowdown to 256 Kbps in 7 cities, and air raid simulations, as part of preparations for a potential Chinese invasion, prompting President Lai Ching-te to apologize for the inconvenience.
Taiwan's defence ministry announced upcoming military drills will test the wartime relocation of weapons production lines and simulate PLA attack scenarios across the Taiwan Strait.
The China Coast Guard used water cannons and dangerous maneuvers against multiple Philippine vessels near Huangyan Island (Scarborough Shoal) on July 24, leading to a standoff between 10 Philippine and 15 Chinese ships.
Beijing's maritime safety administration announced a two-day military drill near Dongshan Island, Fujian province, following remarks by Taiwan's Lai Ching-te, who called on DPP members to oppose 'red terror' from Beijing. China's Taiwan Affairs Office criticized Lai's 'Taiwan independence' stance.
China's maritime safety administration announced military drills east and south of Dongshan Island on Thursday and Friday, following remarks by Taiwan's DPP leader Lai, who called on party members to oppose Beijing's "red terror," which China condemned as challenging the one-China principle.
