# Trump says US will sharply reduce joint drills with South Korea

https://mins.news/en/video/24845

- BBC Chinese, 2026-08-18 07:42 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFRZlcw3VhI

> US President Donald Trump said Washington would sharply reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, citing Seoul’s refusal to join the US “denuclearisation” action against Iran, the drills’ high cost and what he called their “inappropriate and hostile” message. South Korea said it was reviewing his remarks and hoped improved US-North Korea ties could enable meaningful dialogue.

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