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South Korea hopes Trump's drill cut order spurs peace talks

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

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  • South Korea's presidential office expressed hope for progress in inter-Korean peace talks following President Trump's directive to significantly scale back joint US-South Korea military drills.
  • The office stated it would continue diplomatic efforts in close cooperation with the US to advance peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.
  • This directive echoes a similar decision made by Trump eight years prior, which led to a reduction in military exercises.

South Korea's presidential office on Monday welcomed President Donald Trump's order to significantly reduce joint US-South Korea military drills, expressing hope that it would lead to meaningful dialogue and advance peace on the Korean Peninsula.

The office stated it would continue diplomatic efforts in close cooperation with the US to foster peace and stability. This move follows a similar directive from Trump eight years ago that also led to a reduction in military exercises.

We hope that the friendly relationship between the leaders of North Korea and the United States will lead to meaningful North-US dialogue, thereby initiating discussions to advance peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.

— South Korean Presidential OfficeResponding to President Trump's directive to reduce joint US-South Korea military drills.

Trump's decision to scale back the drills, which are seen as a deterrent against North Korean aggression, has been a point of contention. However, the South Korean government views it as an opportunity to de-escalate tensions and pursue denuclearization talks.

We will continue to make necessary diplomatic efforts as a peacemaker in close cooperation with the US.

— South Korean Presidential OfficeStating their commitment to diplomatic efforts for peace.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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