South Korea President stresses U.S. alliance as many baffled by Trump order to cut exercises
South Korea’s President said Tuesday (August 18, 2026) that a solid alliance with the U.S. strengthens the foundation of national security, as many South Koreans were baffled and concerned about U.S. President Donald Trump’s abrupt order to “substantially reduce” joint military exercises. Mr. Trump made the surprise announcement in a social media post just before…