Trump Scales Back Military Drills with South Korea to Woo Kim Jong-un

The U.S. is cutting down on joint military exercises with South Korea as President Trump tries to improve ties with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

President Trump is changing how the U.S. works with South Korea. The U.S. military is cutting back on training drills with South Korean forces. These drills are practice missions meant to keep both countries ready for a possible attack. Washington says this decision was made to help clear the way for better talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. President Trump has been trying to build a friendlier relationship with Kim for some time. By doing fewer military exercises, the U.S. hopes to make North Korea feel less threatened and more willing to negotiate. However, this move has people …