South Korea said joint military war games with the United States stopped sooner than planned after a call from the US side. A South Korean minister stated that Donald Trump appears to be pressuring Seoul over investment and Iran. The South Korean foreign minister said curbing the military drills was meant to pressure Seoul regarding Iran. Although cutting the joint drills lands the president a preferred outcome, Seoul remains uneasy.
Discussions continue regarding placing Seoul at the table for short-range nuclear arms discussions. Meanwhile, South Korea is exploring options for a fresh money center away from packed Seoul.