South Korea president calls for military independence in wake of Trump call to cut joint drills

theguardian.com 18.08.2026 07:50 7 baxış

Lee Jae Myung reiterates desire for full command back in Seoul’s hands after Donald Trump cuts joint exercises, citing warm ties with Kim Jong-un‘Inane, haphazard decision’ by Trump to gut South Korea allianceSouth Korea

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