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The shortened Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise

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President Trump’s order shortened Ulchi Freedom Shield from 11 days to five, and the exercise that began Aug. 17 was scheduled to end Aug. 21. The Pentagon said readiness would be preserved, while Seoul said it had no advance notice; the report does not say whether the exercise concluded as scheduled.

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    1. Update 1Trump Orders Korea War Drills Slashed From 11 Days to 5

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      Trump Orders Korea War Drills Slashed From 11 Days to 5

      Ulchi Freedom Shield was cut from 11 days to five on Trump's order, ending Aug. 21 a day after a North Korean missile barrage.

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      • No public accounting yet of exactly which field events were canceled, converted or kept.
      • No settled public account of whether Seoul was consulted in advance or presented with the decision.

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    People

    • Ahn Gyu-backSouth Korean politician1 report
    • Cho HyunSouth Korean diplomat and politician1 report
    • Donald TrumpPresident of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)1 report
    • Kim Jong-unSupreme Leader of North Korea since 20111 report
    • Lee Jae MyungPresident of South Korea since 20251 report
    • Pete HegsethUnited States Secretary of Defense1 report

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    • IranIran1 report
    • North KoreaNorth Korea1 report
    • South KoreaSouth Korea1 report
    • Strait of HormuzStrait of Hormuz1 report

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