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S. Korea stresses US alliance amid confusion over Trump drill cut

S. Korea stresses US alliance amid confusion over Trump drill cut
NPR News Tuesday 18 August 2026, 15:19 UTC By The Associated Press 1 min read
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Lee's comments Tuesday come as many South Koreans remain baffled and concerned about U.S. President Donald Trump's abrupt order to "substantially reduce" military exercises with South Korea.(Image credit: Yonhap)

Lee's comments Tuesday come as many South Koreans remain baffled and concerned about U.S. President Donald Trump's abrupt order to "substantially reduce" military exercises with South Korea.

(Image credit: Yonhap)

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