# Are US military and tech moves in Asia the right ones? Fareed discusses

https://mins.news/en/video/37566

- CNN, 2026-08-30 13:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xv1DHnw5VTw

> Joint military drills between the United States and South Korea have been cut in half after President Donald Trump called for a reduction, citing his close relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. A Pentagon official said Exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield was substantially reduced while training to improve tactical capability continued.

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