# US and South Korea begin military drills despite Trump call to scale back

https://mins.news/en/video/24022

- France 24 English, 2026-08-17 09:22 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1z8wSArDW2s

> US and South Korean forces began joint military exercises on Monday as scheduled, despite Donald Trump urging that they be reduced. Trump called the drills too expensive and hostile toward North Korea, while critics cautioned that cutting them could undermine South Korea’s security. They are due to run until August 28.

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