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Trump shocks allies by ordering a major cut to U.S.-South Korea military drills, calling them costly and provocative — despite Seoul’s recent praise for its defense leadership. The scaled-back exercises, meant to boost readiness with 18,000 troops, now risk weakening the alliance as North Korea ramps up missile tests under UN sanctions. Critics call the move shortsighted, while Trump cites Seoul’s refusal to join Iran denuclearization efforts — another twist in his pattern of favoring adversaries over longtime partners.

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