Trump Touts 'Very Good Relationship' With Kim Jong Un, Asks Hegseth to 'Substantially Reduce' Military Exercises With South Korea
Trump orders the Pentagon to substantially reduce U.S.-South Korea military drills, citing costs, Seoul’s Iran stance and his relationship with Kim Jong Un.
The U.S. is planning to do fewer military practice drills with South Korea to save money and improve relations with North Korea. When big countries change their defense plans, it can affect companies that make military equipment and the mood of markets that depend on that trade.
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