Another South Korea-U.S. Military Drill Is Cut as Iran Conflict Overshadows the Indo-Pacific

The U.S. Marine Corps called off biennial drills with South Korea on Monday, one week after President Trump unexpectedly ordered the downscaling of separate Ulchi Freedom Shield drills last week.
Another South Korea-U.S. Military Drill Is Cut as Iran Conflict Overshadows the Indo-Pacific

The U.S. Marine Corps has canceled its biennial drills with South Korea. This decision follows President Trump’s order last week to downscale the Ulchi Freedom Shield drills. These cancellations reduce military exercises between the two nations.

  • U.S. Marine Corps called off biennial drills with South Korea.
  • Decision made one week after President Trump ordered downscaling of Ulchi Freedom Shield drills.
  • Two separate military exercises between U.S. and South Korea are affected.
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