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South Korea must brace for ‘worst-case scenario,’ President Lee says, as Trump cuts military drills

The annual exercises, are defensive and not intended to attack North Korea or raise tensions on the peninsula, Lee said.

South Korea must brace for ‘worst-case scenario,’ President Lee says, as Trump cuts military drills

Published August 18, 2026 · Category: Finance

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The annual exercises, are defensive and not intended to attack North Korea or raise tensions on the peninsula, Lee said.

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Originally published at www.cnbc.com.

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