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US, South Korea cut drills short after Trump criticism

US, South Korea cut drills short after Trump criticism

  • Donald Trump told the Pentagon to curtail the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises
  • The exercises are designed to prepare for a possible attack by North Korea
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (L) and US President Donald Trump. (Agencies)

Trump’s slight of South Korea in favor of the North raises broader US security concerns

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South Korean police raid local Starbucks headquarters over controversial marketing campaign

South Korean police raid local Starbucks headquarters over controversial marketing campaign

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Heat kills 16 in South Korea this summer: interior ministry video

Heat kills 16 in South Korea this summer: interior ministry

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Seoul issues first ‘severe heatwave warning’ under new system

Seoul issues first ‘severe heatwave warning’ under new system

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White phosphorus leaks at US air base in South Korea, Seoul says

White phosphorus leaks at US air base in South Korea, Seoul says

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South Korea court gives ex-President Yoon suspended jail term for violating election law

South Korea court gives ex-President Yoon suspended jail term for violating election law

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South Korea drops ‘denuclearization-first’ stance on North: minister

South Korea drops ‘denuclearization-first’ stance on North: minister

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South Korea election office raided in fake turnout figures probe: investigators

South Korea election office raided in fake turnout figures probe: investigators

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Saudi tech minister discusses AI, investment partnerships in South Korea

Saudi tech minister discusses AI, investment partnerships in South Korea

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South Korea’s president to attend NATO summit in Ankara and visit Mongolia

South Korea’s president to attend NATO summit in Ankara and visit Mongolia

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Grieving South Koreans seek comfort in AI videos of deceased loved ones

Grieving South Koreans seek comfort in AI videos of deceased loved ones

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South Africa stun South Korea, advance in second place from Group A

South Africa stun South Korea, advance in second place from Group A

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