Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea

President Trump ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, claiming the drills were hostile toward North Korea. Trump justified this decision by stating South Korea declined to assist in the denuclearization of Iran, while simultaneously praising the leader of North Korea. This move reflects a shift toward a former adversary, straining the alliance with South Korea despite North Korea's increasing belligerence toward the South under the leadership of Mr. Kim.