Coreea de Sud apără exercițiile militare cu SUA: Nu intenționăm să atacăm Coreea de Nord

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung stated that annual military drills with the U.S. are not aimed at North Korea. This statement follows the U.S. announcement to reduce troop presence, which was seen as a hostile signal to Pyongyang. The 'Ulchi Freedom Shield' exercises, involving around 18,000 troops, aim to prepare allied forces for security situations on the Korean Peninsula. President Trump has requested a significant reduction in U.S. troop participation, citing high costs and the potential for provoking North Korea. Despite past negotiations with Kim Jong Un, discussions have stalled over denuclearization and sanctions. Meanwhile, North Korea and Russia have strengthened their cooperation, with North Korean troops reportedly fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine.