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U.S. Cancels South Korea Amphibious Drill Over Force Limits

8/24/2026

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The United States canceled the amphibious landing drill with South Korea due to force constraints from the war in Iran.
Han Seung-jeon said the U.S. Marine Corps notified South Korea in June about the constraint.
President Donald Trump ordered last week to cut the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises from 11 days to five.
He said the exercises were too costly and sent an inappropriate, hostile signal to North Korea.

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The United States canceled the amphibious landing drill with South Korea due to force constraints from the war in Iran.
Han Seung-jeon said the U.S. Marine Corps notified South Korea in June about the constraint.
President Donald Trump ordered last week to cut the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises from 11 days to five.
He said the exercises were too costly and sent an inappropriate, hostile signal to North Korea.