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Last update: 4 hours agoSecurity Diplomacy: Japan’s defense minister said cooperation among Japan, the U.S., and South Korea is “critical” for regional stability after Trump ordered the Pentagon to “substantially reduce” joint drills with Seoul, while praising Kim Jong Un and claiming Kim has “responded” to U.S. overtures. Alliance Pressure: Analysts say the drill cut looks less like a simple pause and more like Washington pushing Seoul to shoulder more costs and flexibility, even as North Korea’s nuclear and missile posture and ties with Russia deepen. OPCON & Submarines: South Korea’s president reaffirmed wartime operational control (OPCON) transfer should be completed within his term by 2030 and urged faster work on nuclear-powered submarines, framing it as needed for a shifting, hybrid security environment. Exercise Fallout: The Ulchi Freedom Shield drills still began as scheduled, but the sudden uncertainty around future training is raising readiness and planning concerns.
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