Trump orders scaled-back US-South Korea drills before 11-day exercise
What's next: Seoul said Ulchi Freedom Shield will proceed as scheduled, even as North Korea steps up missile tests.
BBC News (World), Channel News Asia
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#Ulchi Freedom Shield
Trump cuts back South Korea drills set to start with 18,000 troops
What's next: The move shrinks 10- or 11-day exercises meant to bolster readiness against North Korea after its recent missile activity.
Bloomberg, PBS NewsHour +1
Trump orders scaled-back US-South Korea drills as exercise begins
What's new: Seoul said the 11-day Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise started as planned despite Trump's order to cut it back.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times
North Korea fires ballistic missile 700 km before US-South drills
What's next: Seoul and Washington begin Ulchi Freedom Shield on Aug. 17 as Tokyo and Seoul step up monitoring.
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