Seoul: US President Donald Trump called for US-South Korean military drills to be scaled back just hours before they were due to begin, describing North Korea as unthreatening and respectful. South Korea expressed hope that Trump's personal relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un could facilitate Pyongyang's return to negotiations.
According to France24.com, questions arise regarding the real threat posed by North Korea, considering its military capabilities and expanding nuclear arsenal. Additionally, the nation's increasingly close ties with Russia amid the Ukraine war add to concerns about regional stability and global security dynamics.