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Trump orders reduction of US-South Korea military exercises citing cost concerns
🕌 Middle EastAug 16, 2026 21:16SRC: X/@OSINT613
Intelligence summary
Trump ordered Pete Hegseth to sharply reduce U.S. South Korea military exercises, calling them costly and an “inappropriate and hostile” signal to North Korea. https://t.co/0ZjPhVRNDM
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