Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea

President Trump has directed the Pentagon to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, citing Seoul's refusal to contribute to Iran's denuclearization efforts and his improved rapport with North Korea's leader. This move reflects a shift in U.S. strategy towards the Korean Peninsula, focusing more on North Korea's nuclear program while potentially sidelining South Korea. The decision underscores the complex dynamics of regional diplomacy and the Trump administration's unique approach to international alliances and negotiations.