What Happened
US-South Korea Military Drills Under Fire Amid North Korea Tensions
President Trump’s recent comments on curtailing US-South Korea military exercises have strained the seven-decade-old alliance between the two countries. The US and South Korea view their annual drills as critical, especially given North Korea’s increasing belligerence toward the South. Trump’s move has been met with criticism, as it may be seen as a concession to North Korea’s demands. The development was reported by an unknown source.