President Trump ordered a substantial cut to joint U.S.-South Korea military drills this week, and Seoul's response said everything: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung told his cabinet the country must prepare for a
Trump Cuts Korea Drills, Seoul Vows Self-Defense—That's the Point
After decades of U.S. subsidies, Seoul finally demands self-reliance. The establishment calls it crisis; we call it progress.
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- The Daily Caller
South Korea President Says Country Must Prepare For ‘Worst-Case Scenario’ After Trump Cuts Joint Drills - AP News
Drills cut by Trump are central to the US-South Korea alliance - NPR
S. Korea stresses US alliance amid confusion over Trump drill cut - Fox News
South Korea's Lee calls for stronger military after Trump cuts drills - HuffPost
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