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Trump scaling down U.S.-South Korea drills could risk more than just joint military readiness
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The move by Trump also will start to raise questions about the credibility of Washington's commitment to alliances.
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- Why it matters
- Reducing drills affects how quickly the U.S. and South Korea can coordinate in a crisis, and signals to allies whether American security commitments are reliable.
- Most affected
- South Korea — Joint military readiness and coordination capability with the U.S. may decline.
U.S. treaty allies in the region — May question the credibility of Washington's security commitments. - Likely next
- Whether the U.S. and South Korea announce the scale and timeline of reduced drills.