Change of course of the US government: “hostile signal”: Trump slows down maneuvers with South Korea
As South Korea’s official news agency Yonhap reported, the so-called “Ulchi Freedom Shield” will this time include only 14 field exercises – three
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As South Korea’s official news agency Yonhap reported, the so-called “Ulchi Freedom Shield” will this time include only 14 field exercises – three field exercises less than last year. August 2026, 5:17 US President Trump wants to have an excellent relationship with North Korea’s ruler Kim. (file photo) © Evan Vucci / AP / dpa US President Donald Trump wants to make a joint military maneuver with South Korea significantly smaller with reference to his "very good relationship" with North Korea's ruler Kim Jong Un. At a summit in Hanoi in 2019, Kim left early after a diplomatic scandal.
Furthermore, When Trump was on a trip to Asia during his second term in the autumn of 2025, he expressed interest in another meeting with Kim, which has not come about since. The fact that there were still several missile tests recently, experts evaluated as a demonstration of power and a sign of protest against the annual military exercises of the American and South Korean forces. “Therefore, and because it is too late to cancel, I have instructed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to significantly reduce joint military exercises!”.
In addition, The largely isolated country is subjected to far-reaching UN sanctions and additional US sanctions because of its nuclear programme. Today began the latest edition of the maneuver, involving thousands of soldiers from both countries.
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As South Korea’s official news agency Yonhap reported, the so-called “Ulchi Freedom Shield” will this time include only 14 field exercises – three field exercises less than last year.
reliability low1/2 sourcesAugust 2026, 5:17 US President Trump wants to have an excellent relationship with North Korea’s ruler Kim. (file photo) © Evan Vucci / AP / dpa US President Donald Trump wants to make a joint military maneuver with South Korea significantly smaller with reference to his "very good relationship" with North Korea's ruler Kim Jong Un.
reliability low1/2 sourcesAt a summit in Hanoi in 2019, Kim left early after a diplomatic scandal.
reliability low1/2 sourcesWhen Trump was on a trip to Asia during his second term in the autumn of 2025, he expressed interest in another meeting with Kim, which has not come about since.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe fact that there were still several missile tests recently, experts evaluated as a demonstration of power and a sign of protest against the annual military exercises of the American and South Korean forces.
reliability low1/2 sources“Therefore, and because it is too late to cancel, I have instructed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to significantly reduce joint military exercises!”.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe largely isolated country is subjected to far-reaching UN sanctions and additional US sanctions because of its nuclear programme.
reliability low1/2 sourcesToday began the latest edition of the maneuver, involving thousands of soldiers from both countries.
reliability low1/2 sources
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