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Allies stress cooperation as Trump slashes Korean drills

Japan has said security cooperation with the United States and South Korea was "critical" for the region's stability, after US President Donald Trump scaled back military drills with Seoul while hailing his ties with North Korea.

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19 Aug 2026, 09:10 UTC
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RTÉ News
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18 Aug 2026, 02:30 UTC
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Japan has said security cooperation with the United States and South Korea was "critical" for the region's stability, after US President Donald Trump scaled back military drills with Seoul while hailing his ties with North Korea.
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    Allies stress cooperation as Trump slashes Korean drills

    Japan has said security cooperation with the United States and South Korea was "critical" for the region's stability, after US President Donald Trump scaled back military drills with Seoul while hailing his ties with North Korea.

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  • publisher category World rss-category
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19 Aug 2026, 09:10 UTC
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