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South Korea must brace for ‘worst-case scenario,’ President Lee says, as Trump cuts military drills

President Lee of South Korea stated that the country must prepare for the "worst-case scenario" as President Trump announced reductions in joint military drills. These exercises are defensive and not intended to provoke North Korea or increase tensions on the peninsula.
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Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 12:49 AM EDT
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