South Korea reaffirms US alliance after Trump's order to cut joint military drills

South Korean President Lee spoke out on Tuesday to stress the enduring U.S.-South Korea alliance after Donald Trump abruptly ordered a "substantial reduction" in joint military exercises with Seoul. Trump's move has left many South Koreans baffled and concerned about the reliability of the American security commitment. Lee sought to reassure the public amid growing uncertainty over U.S. policy on the Korean Peninsula.

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