Trump’s surprise move on military drills shakes US-South Korea alliance

Recent orders from the White House to cut back military exercises in South Korea have left officials baffled and concerned about the long-standing bond between the two countries.

President Trump has taken steps to cut back on joint military exercises with South Korea. The decision has caught many people off guard and sparked serious concern about the future of the 72-year-old alliance between the two nations. For decades, the US and South Korea have held regular military drills to keep the region safe and stay prepared. Now, with these exercises being scaled back, leaders in South Korea are scrambling to understand what this means for their national security. North Korea has already weighed in on the situation. They made it clear they have no interest in the scaled…