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US, South Korean Militaries Wrapping up Drills Early, a Day After North Korea's Missile Barrage
The launch followed an early end to the drills after President Donald Trump ordered a 50% cut in U.S. participation, officials said.
- On Friday, U.S. and South Korean militaries concluded the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield drills six days early, following President Donald Trump's order to "substantially reduce" participation as a diplomatic gesture toward North Korea.
- North Korea launched about 10 short-range ballistic missiles on Thursday, while Kim Jong Un's sister, Kim Yo Jong, dismissed the drill reduction as "completely uninteresting" and maintained the exercises remain provocative.
- Denying her brother responded to Trump's outreach, Kim Yo Jong claimed the relationship remains "excellent" while stating personal ties "can't be a factor that moves current North Korean-U.S. relations."
- Analysis by Kim Dong-yub, a professor at the University of North Korean Studies, suggests the statement aims to preempt diplomatic speculation while Pyongyang leverages its nuclear arsenal and Russia ties.
- Ewha University professor Leif-Eric Easley suggests Kim may eventually seek benefits from Washington, though negotiations likely depend on U.S. midterm elections when the administration might pursue headline-grabbing foreign policies.
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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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