# US, South Korea to halve joint-drill duration after Trump order

https://mins.news/en/video/26287

- CNA, 2026-08-19 14:16 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=digLQaJuOWI

> The United States and South Korea will halve the duration of their joint drills after an order from Trump. Seoul says the exercise will still meet its objectives and preserve the combined defence posture.

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