‘No intention to attack N Korea’: S Korea Prez Lee after Trump reduces US drills

Source: Times of India

Category: Politics

Region: South Korea

Published: August 18, 2026 at 05:32

📝 Summary

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung advocates for stronger independent defense capabilities. He defended annual civil-defense exercises as purely defensive measures. These drills occur alongside joint US-South Korea military exercises. President Trump previously instructed the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military drills. Seoul plans to continue strengthening its own defense while maintaining its alliance.

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