Trump Says He's Curtailing Drills With South Korea President Donald Trump's decision to reduce joint military drills between the United States and South Korea has sent shockwaves through the region, raising questions about the future of their alliance.
This move is part of a broader strategy aimed at altering the balance of power in East Asia. The Background of U. S.
South Korea Ties The United States' military presence in South Korea dates back to the Korean War, which ended with the signing of the Armistice Agreement in 1953.