Marines Cancel Ssangyong Drill Amid Iran Strain | Philadelphia News

U.S. Marines have canceled the major Ssangyong joint drill with South Korea, citing stretched military resources from the Iran conflict and low weapon stockpiles. This marks the second time under Trump’s second term that such a high-profile, large-scale amphibious exercise has been scaled back — raising alarms about America’s global commitment and capacity. Trump, who previously called the drills “insulting” to North Korea, now favors diplomatic over military posturing, despite Seoul’s concerns about reduced deterrence on the Korean Peninsula. Talks continue on rescheduling, but the move signals a strategic pivot away from Asia’s military posture toward Middle East fatigue and North Korean diplomacy — a shift North Korea has largely ignored. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c6b00b59eb950e9b