South Korea & International — Combined Forces Command

South Korea: South Korea's alliance with the US is strained by the unilateral decision to reduce drills, raising concerns about defense readiness and the reliability of the US security guarantee. President Lee Jae Myung stressed the importance of the alliance.

International — Combined Forces Command: The International — Combined Forces Command conducted the exercise with adjustments, reflecting the reduced scope and duration.

South Korea: South Korea, under Lee, is seeking a peace regime and has abandoned its pressure campaign. The proposal could reduce security threats, benefiting its economy and markets.

International — Combined Forces Command: The International — Combined Forces Command conducts joint US-South Korea drills and adjusts training based on North Korean threats. Its activities are central to deterrence but also provoke North Korean reactions.