WorldDuration halved for US-South Korea drills after Trump ordered reduction

Name: Duration halved for US-South Korea drills after Trump ordered reduction
Uploaded: 2026-08-19T12:51:41.000Z
Description: The United States and South Korea are shortening their annual joint drills at the US president’s request. The Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise, which began on Aug 17 and was planned to last 11 days, will end on Aug 21—five days earlier than scheduled. Possible reasons for Donald Trump’s sudden decision are examined.

The United States and South Korea are shortening their annual joint drills at the US president’s request. The Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise, which began on Aug 17 and was planned to last 11 days, will end on Aug 21—five days earlier than scheduled. Possible reasons for Donald Trump’s sudden decision are examined.

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CNA 2026-08-19 12:51