Trump’s slight of South Korea in favor of North raises broader US security concerns0

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• August 18, 2026

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s decision to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea does not just slight a longtime ally but raises broader concerns about the security interests of the United States in Asia and elsewhere. Trump explained his decision by citing South Korea’s refusal to join his war against Iran and pointing