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US, South Korean Militaries Wrapping up Drills Early, a Day After North Korea's Missile Barrage
South Korea and the United States ended the drills six days early, and North Korea answered with about 10 short-range ballistic missiles, officials said.
- The U.S. and South Korean militaries ended their annual Ulchi Freedom Shield drills six days early as a conciliatory move toward North Korea, following President Donald Trump's order to substantially reduce the exercises before they began on August 17, 2026.
- North Korea responded to the military drills by firing about 10 short-range ballistic missiles into the sea, viewing the exercises as invasion rehearsals, but the U.S. Pacific Command reported no immediate threat to U.S. territory or allies.
- Kim Yo Jong, sister of Kim Jong Un, dismissed the reduction in drills as insufficient to change their provocative nature and dampened hopes for early talks, denying that Kim Jong Un had responded to Trump's call for dialogue.
- Experts believe Kim Jong Un is using the stalled diplomacy to strengthen his nuclear and missile programs and build ties with Russia while potentially seeking greater U.S. concessions after the 2026 U.S. midterm elections.
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The US and South Korean militaries ended their annual military exercises today six days earlier than originally planned, in a gesture of reconciliation with North Korea, although Pyongyang said the move was not enough to return to talks.
·Belgrade, Serbia
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South Korea, US, Japan hold urgent talks after North Korea fires missiles despite US drill rollback - The Tribune
Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, who is on a visit to India, told reporters that Tokyo has lodged a strong protest with Pyongyang, Kyodo News reported.
·Chandigarh, India
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