VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-20
“Trump unilaterally deciding to scale back the joint military exercises without consulting the South Korean government can be perceived by South Koreans as a weakening of the US commitment to their security,”
Kim Jae Chun · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Kim Jae Chun assessed how the unilateral reduction of military exercises affects public confidence in South Korea.
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