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South Korean<\/a> President Lee Jae Myung urged his nation to boost its independent military capabilities Tuesday after President Donald Trump ordered a cut to join U.S.-South Korean military exercises.<\/p>\n

Lee made the statement during a meeting with his cabinet on Tuesday, a day after the annual joint Ulchi Freedom Shield<\/a> exercises began. Trump announced on social media this weekend that he ordered War Secretary Pete Hegseth<\/a> to “substantially reduce” U.S. involvement in the drills.<\/p>\n

Trump’s statement expressed concern that the drills presented an overly hostile tone toward North Korea, whose leader, Kim Jong Un, Trump spoke of with warm words.<\/p>\n

TRUMP ORDERS MAJOR CUT TO US-SOUTH KOREA DRILLS AS NORTH KOREA RAMPS UP MISSILE TESTS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Lee emphasized in his cabinet meeting that Ulchi Freedom Shield is a purely defensive exercise.<\/p>\n

“A strong alliance makes the foundation of security stronger, and strengthening our own capabilities increases our value and necessity as an ally,” Lee said.<\/p>\n

He stated that South Korea’s top priority is maintaining peace with North Korea, but said the country must be prepared for a “worst-case scenario.”<\/p>\n

Lee specifically mentioned boosting South Korea’s nuclear-powered submarine<\/a> program, among others.<\/p>\n

NORTH KOREA LAUNCHES ANOTHER BALLISTIC MISSILE AS US, SOUTH KOREA PREPARE FOR MILITARY DRILLS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Trump’s statement on Monday, posted to Truth Social, was openly critical of Lee’s administration with respect to North Korea.<\/p>\n

“Based on my very good relationship with Kim Jong Un, of North Korea, I am not happy with the fact that the United States has, long ago, agreed to participate in Joint Military Exercises with South Korea,” Trump wrote.<\/p>\n

“These exercises are not only costly, with much of these costs paid for by the United States of America (as usual!), but send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile, to a Country that, as long as Donald J. Trump has been President, has been unthreatening and respectful.”<\/p>\n

Lee’s administration noted the kind words for North Korea in his statement on Tuesday, with Lee’s national security adviser, Wi Sung-lac, remarking that he hopes Trump’s relationship with Kim could lead to lasting change.<\/p>\n

IRAN DEAL CLOCK HITS ZERO AS TRUMP DEMANDS \u2018WHITE FLAG\u2019 WITH NEW PRESSURE CAMPAIGN LOOMING<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

“We hope the friendly relationship between the U.S. and North Korean leaders will lead to meaningful North Korea-U.S. dialogue,” Wi said at a Tuesday briefing.<\/p>\n

Trump also took the opportunity to highlight Lee’s apparent refusal to assist the U.S. in the conflict with Iran.<\/p>\n

“While somewhat unrelated (?), I recently asked the President of South Korea if they would like to join us in the Denuclearization of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and they said, \u2018No thanks!\u2019” Trump wrote.<\/p>\n

Reuters contributed to this report.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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