Key Points
- South Korea and the US completed their annual military exercise early
- The exercise was completed after North Korea's missile attacks
- US President Donald Trump had ordered the exercise to be reduced
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South Korea and the US completed their annual military exercise early after North Korea's missile attacks. US President Donald Trump had ordered the exercise to be reduced, citing his good relations with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. South Korean military officials announced that the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise ended on Friday. The exercise was planned to last 11 days in two stages to simulate North Korean attacks. North Korea has been opposed to the exercise, particularly the second stage. South Korea and the US had also planned 14 joint field trainings.
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- Why was the military exercise completed early?
- After North Korea's missile attacks and due to US President Donald Trump's order to reduce the exercise
- What was the purpose of the exercise?
- To simulate North Korean attacks
- What was North Korea's attitude towards the exercise?
- North Korea opposed the exercise, particularly the second stage
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