Trump Orders Cut in US South Korea Drills After Seoul Rejects Iran Denuclearisation Push President Donald Trump's decision to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea has sparked a mix of reactions, from Seoul's reluctant acceptance to Pyongyang's predictable outrage.
The move is seen as a response to South Korea's refusal to join US efforts to denuclearize Iran.
The Ulchi Freedom Shield drills were always a contentious issue for North Korea, given their perceived threat to regional stability.