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Trump quiere que Corea del Sur se defienda. Pero sus acercamientos a Kim Jong Un podrían retrasar eso
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· August 19, 2026
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Key points The annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises, involving tens of thousands of soldiers, have been scaled back at Washington's request. Donald Trump's goal is for South Korea to take on more defense responsibility.
Donald Trump's goal is for South Korea to take on more defense responsibility. However, his approach to Kim Jong Un may hinder this objective. The US president recently reduced military exercises with South Korea, which could work against his stated goal.
The annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises, involving tens of thousands of soldiers, have been scaled back at Washington's request. This decision came after Trump stated that the exercises antagonized Kim Jong Un and were costly for the US. Trump expressed his views on the matter, describing the exercises as sending an inappropriate and hostile signal.
Further details on this development are available from the analysis by Brad Lendon, a senior global military affairs reporter.
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Category: government Published: August 19, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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