Trump Halts Joint Drills with South Korea | Virginia Beach News

Trump shocks allies by ordering Pentagon to slash joint drills with South Korea, calling them costly and provocative — despite their critical role in deterring North Korea’s aggression. Once a staunch supporter of Seoul’s defense burden, the administration now pivots, framing the exercises as a bargaining tool amid rising tensions. But as North Korea ramps up missile tests and vows retaliation, critics warn this move could undermine regional stability — all while the drills roll on as planned. 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/aaf9bc2b5c678b22