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Is Trump choosing North Korea over South Korea? | About That
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August 18, 2026
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10:47Now PlayingU.S. President Donald Trump says the U.S. will scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, citing their costliness and "hostile" messaging toward North Korea. Andrew Chang breaks down why Washington is stepping back now, and what Trump's move may signal for the future of the U.S.–South Korea alliance.
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