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18 August 2026

Why South Koreans thought Trump's drill decision was 'fake news'

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Source reporting: abc.net.au

Why South Koreans thought Trump's drill decision was 'fake news'

President Donald Trump's late call to "substantially reduce" military exercises with South Korea has prompted speculation he is courting a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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