VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-17
“reducing joint drills weakens military readiness over time against another potential North Korean attack.”
Duyeon Kim · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-17
Kim commented on the impact of scaling back joint military exercises.
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