U.S. Forces Korea Commander Discusses Reducing Scale of Joint Military Exercises with South Korea
Xinhua News Agency, Seoul, August 18 (Reporter Zhang Can) According to a report by Yonhap News Agency on the 18th, U.S. Forces Korea Commander Xavier Brunson visited the South Korean Ministry of National Defense that day to discuss the reduction of the scale of U.S.-South Korea joint military exercises with the South Korean side.
The U.S. and South Korean military are scheduled to hold the large-scale joint military exercise "Ulchi Freedom Shield" from the 17th to the 27th. On the 16th, Trump posted on social media that he had requested the U.S. Department of Defense to significantly reduce the scale of the U.S.-South Korea joint military exercises.
U.S. Forces Korea Commander Xavier Brunson met with South Korean defense officials on August 18, 2023, to discuss reducing the scale of joint military exercises. The 'Ulchi Freedom Shield' exercises are set to take place from August 17 to 27. Former President Trump has called for a significant reduction in these exercises.
- U.S. Forces Korea Commander Xavier Brunson visited the South Korean Ministry of Defense.
- Discussions were held regarding the reduction of joint military exercises.
- The 'Ulchi Freedom Shield' exercises are scheduled from August 17 to 27.
- Former President Trump requested a significant reduction in the scale of U.S.-South Korea joint exercises.