https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/19/world/asia/us-south-korea-military-exercise.html
Article by:Helene Cooper
The New York Times reported on October 19, 2018 the United States and South Korea suspended another military exercise. During a meeting in Singapore, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and South Korean counterpart Jeong Kyeong-doo choose to delay the exercise as part of an effort to give the ongoing nuclear negotiations with North Korea a chance to work. Another possible factor as to why the exercise was called off may owe in part to President Trump's dislike of drills as he believes they cost too much money. Some American military officials have been critical, claiming delaying such exercises may affect military readiness. Previously, In June President Trump suspended other major military exercises conducted with South Korea after the North Korea- United States summit held in Singapore.
--Jennie Fry
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