On Sunday, President Donald Trump announced an order for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to significantly cut back on joint military drills with South Korea. He attributed this decision to the expense involved and a desire to avoid sending an excessively hostile message to North Korea.
Trump emphasized the importance of maintaining his favorable relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, which he highlighted as a factor in his decision. Additionally, the president expressed dissatisfaction with South Korea’s lack of assistance concerning issues with Iran.
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