South Korean and US militaries shorten drills by about half after Trump ordered a reduction

The South Korean and U.S. militaries are significantly scaling back their major joint drills following an order from President Donald Trump to reduce the exercises in a bid to reengage with Kim Jong Un. The allies adjusted the schedule, meaning the drills will end Friday rather than the initially planned date of Aug. 27, and some events were canceled or converted to simulations. This reduction has raised worries among experts regarding the combined U.S.-South Korean defense posture.