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U.S. President shocks allies by cutting joint drills with South Korea—citing North Korea’s “chill” behavior and Seoul’s reluctance to tackle Iran. The move stirs alarm in South Korea, reigniting tensions over the alliance amid past trade and immigration disputes. While U.S. officials frame it as defensive, North Korea escalates rhetoric, warning of retaliation. South Korea’s president doubles down on the alliance’s importance for national security, but growing unease suggests the partnership is now more negotiation than certainty.

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