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Joint Exercises Cut Short by Trump Order
President Trump ordered the reduction of joint military exercises between the U.S. and South Korea, shortening the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise from its original duration. The decision was made over the weekend and will impact upcoming training schedules.
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The Hill
The Pentagon and South Korean military confirmed Wednesday major joint exercises between the two would be cut in half after President Trump ordered the reduction over the weekend. The exercise, which began Monday and is known as Ulchi Freedom Shield, will end Aug. 21 rather than the original date of
2026-08-19 15:10 UTC