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South Korea Faces Security Uncertainty After US Cuts Military Drills
Al Jazeera1h
THE BRIEF
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US President Donald Trump ordered a reduction in annual joint military exercises with South Korea, citing Seoul's refusal to join the US-Israel war on Iran.
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The drills, originally scheduled for 11 days, were shortened to five days following a meeting between US Forces Korea commander General Xavier Brunson and Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back.
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President Lee Jae Myung has called for increased self-reliant defense capabilities while signaling potential support for restoring navigation in the Strait of Hormuz to stabilize the alliance.