Trump cuts Korea drills

Trump ordered the Pentagon to reduce U.S.-South Korea military exercises scheduled to begin this week, citing cost and concern that the drills send a hostile signal to North Korea.

1. Frame 1Trump orders U.S.-South Korea military drill cuts as 18,000 troops face North Korea security threats.
2. Frame 2The 11-day exercises involved 18,000 South Korean troops training for North Korea contingencies.
3. Frame 3Trump said the drills were costly and sent a hostile signal to Pyongyang.
4. Frame 4North Korea had warned of stern steps, calling the drills a rehearsal for war.
5. Frame 5The order followed South Korea declining to join U.S. pressure over Iran denuclearization.
6. Frame 6Commanders now must preserve readiness while reducing exercises already too late to cancel.