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Trump Says Asked Pentagon to Cut Military Drills With S. Korea

Bloomberg Markets Sunday 16 August 2026, 21:10 UTC By Susanne Barton 1 min read
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“I have instructed Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, to substantially reduce the Joint Military Exercises,” with South Korea, President Donald Trump says in a post on Truth Social.

“I have instructed Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, to substantially reduce the Joint Military Exercises,” with South Korea, President Donald Trump says in a post on Truth Social.
Trump (ORG) Pentagon (ORG) S. Korea (LOCATION) Pete Hegseth (PERSON) South Korea (LOCATION) Donald Trump (PERSON)
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