North Korea says Trump’s scaled-back drills with South Korea change nothing

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View in Browser North Korea says Trump’s scaled-back drills with South Korea change nothing August 19, 2026 The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made the comments Wednesday in her country’s first reaction to President Donald Trump’s moves to drastically cut back the annual U.S.-South Korean military drills. Read more Want more from AP News? Sign up for Morning Wire and Afternoon Wire for a rundown of the top stories of the day. ADVERTISEMENT SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. Manage preferences  | Privacy policy | Unsubscribe     *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here.