Trump announces U.S. reduction of joint military exercises with South Korea
The President of the United States announced on Sunday that Seoul has made this decision because of its refusal to join the war against Iran and because of its "excellent relationship" with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Demonstration in Seoul against Trump's policy against South Korea.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the U.S. will "drastically reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, arguing in his message posted on the social network Truth Social that his decision stems from his excellent relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Seoul's stance on the war in Iran.
"Based on my excellent relationship with Kim Jong Un of North Korea, I don't like the fact that the United States has long since agreed to participate in joint military exercises with South Korea," Trump explained, "as well as being expensive, with a significant portion of the expenses paid by the United States."
The exercises, considered a key strategic pillar in the Indo-Pacific region, send a "totally inappropriate and hostile" signal, according to Trump, to North Korea, a country that has been "peaceful and respectful" since returning to power.
Moreover, and despite "not much contact," Trump has accused South Korean President Lee Jae Myung of refusing to join the "denuclearization" of the Islamic Republic of Iran, just as the US president called for negotiations with Tehran to ensure the nature of his nuclear program.
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