Trump scales back South Korea military drills, says North Korea has been 'respectful' | ABC NEWS

US President Donald Trump has ordered the US military to downscale its joint military exercises with South Korea, citing Seoul’s refusal to assist Washington in its war on Iran.
The US leader says Pyongyang has been ‘unthreatening’ and ‘respectful’ and the planned joint exercise would send a ‘hostile’ message to North Korea.
Donald Trump also spruiks a good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, despite South Korean and Japan detecting ballistic missile launches from nation.

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