Key Points
- South Korea-US joint military exercise ended early
- The exercise was reduced from 11 days to 5 days
- Trump shortened the exercise to avoid sending a hostile message to Pyongyang
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South Korea and the US are ending their joint military exercises about a week earlier than planned. The decision to shorten the exercise is seen as a soft gesture by US President Donald Trump towards North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. The Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise was reduced from 11 days to 5 days. Trump gave instructions to reduce the maneuvers that could send an 'inappropriate and hostile' message to Pyongyang. This decision is seen as a step towards normalizing relations with North Korea. The shortening of the exercise aims to reduce tension in the region.
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- Why was the exercise shortened?
- US President Donald Trump shortened the exercise as a soft gesture towards North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
- How long will the exercise last?
- The exercise will last 5 days.
- How will the tension in the region be affected?
- The shortening of the exercise aims to reduce tension in the region.
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