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Trump's South Korea Diplomacy Could Backfire by Delaying Seoul's Defense Takeover Efforts

US President Donald Trump's decision to scale down war games with South Korea has raised concerns that his efforts to encourage Seoul to take on a greater defensive role may be delayed. By reducing military exercises, Trump is signaling a shift towards a more cooperative relationship with North Korea, but it also risks undermining the US ally's willingness to assume more responsibility for its own defense.

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