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South Korean president affirms US alliance after military exercise cuts

The Hill · France 24 · Al Jazeera · first seen 18.08.2026 · updated 18.08.2026

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung emphasized the robust 70-year alliance with the US following President Trump's directive to substantially reduce joint military exercises.

  • South Korean President Lee Jae Myung addressed the US alliance during a Cabinet meeting.
  • President Trump directed the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with Seoul.

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