President Donald Trump announced his intention to scale back joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea, citing his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Trump confirmed plans for a third meeting with Kim later this year, describing their relationship as "very good." The president also voiced his displeasure with the large-scale military drills conducted with South Korea.
The decision to potentially reduce or halt these exercises, which have been a long-standing component of the US-South Korea alliance, comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts with North Korea. The specifics of the scale-back were not detailed.
Trump's engagement with Kim Jong Un marks a significant diplomatic track, with the upcoming summit being the third between the two leaders during Trump's presidency.