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 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.
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 Korea's military will cut the duration of the joint Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise by half following a U.S. proposal. The move comes as President Trump reportedly seeks a new summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, signaling a shift in regional alliance dynamics.
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 Trump has ordered the Pentagon to scale back the 'Ulchi Freedom Shield' joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his relationship with Kim Jong-un and Seoul's refusal to join US military operations against Iran.
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 Korean President Lee Jae Myung stresses peace while preparing for contingencies after U.S. President Trump ordered a reduction in joint military exercises, citing his relationship with Kim Jong Un and frustration over South Korea's lack of support regarding Iran.
Australian and Japanese defence ministers side-stepped questions on Donald Trump's plan to scale back US drills with South Korea during Canberra talks focused on deepening military ties and regional security threats.
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.
President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, citing Seoul's refusal to assist with the war against Iran and praising North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
President Donald Trump announced plans to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his relationship with Kim Jong Un and South Korea's refusal to join US efforts regarding Iran.
South Korea's presidential office expressed hope that ties between the U.S. and North Korean leaders will spark bilateral peace talks, following Trump's order to reduce joint military drills.
South Korea and the US began annual joint military exercises, Ulchi Freedom Shield, shortly after President Donald Trump criticized the drills as costly and 'hostile' toward North Korea.
US President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, citing high costs, a good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and South Korea's refusal to help denuclearise Iran.
US President Donald Trump announced plans to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korea's refusal to join US efforts regarding Iran.
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 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.
President Trump reduces US-South Korea joint military exercises, deeming them 'hostile' to North Korea, citing costs and a 'good relationship' with Kim Jong Un. Also reveals South Korea declined to join US in Iran denuclearization.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung proposes dialogue with North Korea to formally end the Korean War, suggesting discussions on halting North Korea's nuclear advancements.
Ukrainian and international intelligence suspect North Korea plans to send 30,000-50,000 additional troops to Russia, alongside supplying ballistic missiles, potentially escalating the war in Ukraine.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un replied to Russian President Vladimir Putin's telegram for the 81st anniversary of liberation from Japanese occupation, honoring Soviet troops and praising bilateral ties.
Russian missile attacks on Kyiv sparked fires across two districts early Sunday. Meanwhile, Ukrainian long-range strikes hit a military airfield and rocket facility deep inside Russia, as diplomatic tensions rise over reports of potential US arms transfers via Turkey.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged messages celebrating their countries' ties on the anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japan, highlighting growing strategic and military cooperation.
