Trump scales back US-South Korea drills, cites 'very good' ties with Kim Jong Un

President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he directed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to substantially reduce planned joint U.S.-South Korean military exercises. Trump cited his very good ties with Kim Jong Un as a factor. Additionally, the reduction follows South Korea's decision to decline involvement in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, which commenced with airstrikes on February 28. This move reflects a shift in military cooperation between the United States and its South Korean ally.