U.S., South Korea Suspend Military Drill Planned for August
- Allies’ decision follows Trump’s announcement at Kim summit
- Joint military drills have previously been suspended, resumed
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A joint military drill between the U.S. and South Korea aimed at preparing to defend the latter from a possible attack by North Korea is delayed indefinitely, South Korea’s military said.
The two allies decided to suspend the Ulchi Freedom Guardian exercise, initially planned for August, while leaving the outcome of other regular joint military drills undecided, the Defense Ministry said in a text message.