U.S. and South Korea are cutting short their major joint military drills, wrapping up days earlier than planned after President Trump pushed for a major reduction — citing his ties to Kim Jong Un and Seoul’s stance on Iran. While these computer-simulated exercises (with some live training) usually reinforce alliance readiness against North Korea, critics warn the shortened schedule could weaken U.S.-South Korea coordination at a critical time. North Korea’s state media called the drills “frantic” and “dangerous,” signaling no immediate easing of tensions — especially as denuclearization talks remain stalled, with past summits yielding little progress.

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