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U.S. Pauses Drills with South Korea | Texas News
The U.S. President shocks allies by canceling major military drills with South Korea, citing strong ties with North Korea, cost concerns, and the risk of sending the wrong message. This move, timed just before the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises, has sparked alarm in Seoul, where national security is paramount amid ongoing North Korean threats. While the U.S. frames this as a de-escalation strategy, experts warn North Korea—now emboldened by its nuclear arsenal and closer ties to Russia—won’t return to talks without major U.S. concessions. South Korea, eager for diplomacy, remains open…
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