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Trump Shrinks Korea Drills, What Now | Salt Lake City News
Trump’s surprise move to scale back Ulchi Freedom Shield drills with South Korea sparks debate: Is this a strategic realignment or a risky gamble? Once seen as vital deterrence against North Korea, the joint exercises now face scrutiny as Washington seeks to redirect resources amid global tensions. While Seoul’s new leadership leans toward diplomacy, critics warn the move could fracture U.S.-South Korea unity — even as troops stay and the alliance endures. Kim Jong Un may see it as weakness, while progressives in Seoul applaud the de-escalation. The real test: Can diplomacy thrive without…
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