South Korea Cuts Short Joint Drills at Trump’s Request as US Pushes for North Korea Talks The decision by South Korea to cut short joint military drills with the United States, at Washington's request, has sparked debate about its implications for regional security and the prospects of peace on the Korean Peninsula.
The move comes as Donald Trump attempts to revive his faltering ties with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
The Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise was designed to test South Korea's military readiness in response to a potential North Korean attack.