South Korea reviewing Trump's comments on military drills
South Korea's presidential Blue House said on Monday it was reviewing U.S. President Donald Trump's comments about scaling back joint military drills, adding that it hoped a favourable relationship between Washington and Pyongyang could lead to meaningful talks.
Heejin Kim/Reuters
August 17, 2026
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Army soldiers take part in a U.S.-South Korea joint river-crossing exercise, which is a part of the annual Freedom Shield joint military training, near the demilitarized zone separating South and North Korea, in Yeoncheon, South Korea, March 14, 2026.
Kim Soo-hyeon/Reuters
SEOUL - South Korea's presidential Blue House said on Monday it was reviewing U.S. President Donald Trump's comments about scaling back joint military drills, adding that it hoped a favourable relationship between Washington and Pyongyang could lead to meaningful talks.
In a statement, the Blue House said it would continue diplomatic consultations on U.S.-Korea military cooperation related to the Strait of Hormuz, while discussing details on joint military drills with the United States.
-Reporting by Heejin KimEditing by Ed Davies/Reuters
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