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US Military Drills Cut Short Amid Diplomatic Push
The Ulchi Freedom Shield military drills between the US and South Korea have been cut short, following a push by Donald Trump for talks with North Korea’s Kim Jong-un. The drills were scheduled to end on August 21.
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The Hill
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2026-08-19 02:05 UTC
The Guardian
South Korea’s joint chiefs of staff said the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise would end on 21 August at the request of the USSouth Korea’s military has confirmed that joint military drills with the US will be cut short, days after Donald Trump <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a
2026-08-19 02:18 UTC