Trump wants to be friends with Kim - but South Korea could pay the price

The story
US military exercises with South Korea end early on Friday, at a time when the North is in a position of strength.
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How this story developed
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- • Trump ordered the substantial reduction and early termination of the Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercises.
- • The decision was made without consulting South Korean allies and aims to facilitate dialogue with Kim Jong Un.
- • North Korea dismissed the reduction as insufficient to change their stance on U.S. provocations.
The Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises are vital for maintaining combined readiness against North Korean aggression. Trump views these drills as costly and hostile gestures that hinder personal diplomacy.
Christian Perspective
Strength and deterrence are necessary to protect the innocent from godless, aggressive regimes. Seeking peace through appeasement of a hostile dictator risks the lives of many. True peace is often found through the strength to defend what is righteous.
Implications
Prioritizing personal diplomacy over military readiness undermines the security of our allies and the stability of
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