South Korea hopes for talks between US and North Korea after Trump downsizes military drills

South Korea expressed hope for resumed diplomacy between the U.S. and North Korea following Donald Trump’s announcement that annual military exercises with South Korea would be scaled back, citing his good relationship with Kim Jong Un. The move concerned many in South Korea, a key U.S. ally where national security is a top priority due to threats from nuclear-armed North Korea. Experts suggest that while the step signals an intent to reengage, North Korea will require serious U.S. concessions before agreeing to talks.