[UPDATE] U.S.-South Korea drills begin as Trump says Kim responded to outreach
Officials still have not said which parts of the 11-day exercise Trump ordered cut.
Yesterday's lead covered Trump's order to substantially reduce the annual U.S.-South Korea drills. On Monday, Ulchi Freedom Shield began as scheduled, with about 18,000 South Korean troops expected to participate.
UPDATE
Trump said Kim Jong Un had responded to his request for a conversation but gave no details. South Korea said it hoped Trump's relationship with Kim would produce meaningful U.S.-North Korea dialogue.
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