WATCH: Trump scales back US-South Korea drills

The South Korean and U.S. militaries have agreed to shorten their joint drills following a specific request from the United States. President Donald Trump decided to scale back these military exercises, citing the very good relationship he maintains with North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un. South Korea confirmed the agreement to reduce the scope of the drills, reflecting the current diplomatic approach and the strategic request made by the U.S. government to modify the scheduled military operations.