Trump Says US to Scale Back Military Drills with South Korea After It Stayed Out of Iran War The recent announcement by President Donald Trump that the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea has sent shockwaves through the region, leaving many wondering what this means for the fragile balance of power on the Korean Peninsula.
The decision appears to be a quid pro quo for South Korea's refusal to join the US in the denuclearization of Iran.
The Trump administration has long maintained that joint military exercises with South Korea are not only expensive but also an affront to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's ego.