'39,000 soldiers guarding you': Trump reduces military drills with S Korea over Iran

Trump hits South Korea over Iran. Photo credit: AgenciesUS president Donald Trump has put fresh strain on Washington’s security ties with Seoul, saying South Korean president Lee Jae Myung declined a request to assist the US in its military operation against Iran. Trump also questioned the cost of America’s defence com

President Donald Trump has said the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his "very good relationship" with North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un.

Trump cites his "very good relationship" with North Korea's leader in deciding to downsize the exercises.

US President Donald Trump said Sunday that he has instructed the Pentagon chief to "substantially" reduce joint South Korea-US military exercises, noting that those exercises are not only "costly" but also send a "totally inappropriate and hostile" signal to North Korea. Trump made the remarks in a social media post as

US president says he's 'not happy' about the drills, citing his 'very good relationship' with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.