United States — United States Department of Defense & Lee Jae Myung

United States — United States Department of Defense: The Pentagon received Trump's order to reduce the exercises. It has not publicly detailed the extent of the reduction, but the move affects military readiness and alliance coordination.

Lee Jae Myung: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung stressed the importance of the US alliance and urged faster progress on acquiring nuclear-powered submarines. He faces domestic criticism over the handling of the drill reduction.

United States — United States Department of Defense: The Pentagon reduced its participation in drills, but the launches may prompt a reassessment of its force posture in the region.

Lee Jae Myung: South Korea's president expressed support for Trump's peace efforts, but the launches may complicate his domestic agenda.

United States — United States Department of Defense: The Pentagon announced a six-month review of U.S. forces in European Union — Europe and cut assets available to NATO.

Lee Jae Myung: Lee met with Canada's Carney; South Korea remained a reserve bidder for Canada's submarine contract.

United States — United States Department of Defense: Pentagon reportedly considered options to punish NATO allies, including suspending Spain.

Lee Jae Myung: Lee expressed hope for expanded cooperation with NATO in defense technology.