South Korea affirms cooperation with US on military drills
South Korea has affirmed that it will continue close coordination with the United States regarding joint military exercises, despite U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to reduce their scope. The South Korean government clarified that it will ensure the maintenance of defensive readiness and stability in the region, while also seeking to resume dialogue with North Korea. These statements come as Washington and Seoul are conducting the annual "Freedom Shield Ulchi" drills, which include training to respond to advanced threats, amid North Korea's opposition, which described the exercises as simulating an invasion of its territory. The decision to scale back the drills aims to balance maintaining the military alliance with the United States and facilitating the reopening of talks with Pyongyang.
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