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Kim Joon-hyung: "Downsizing US-ROK Drills? No Threat to Security, but Disrespectful in Approach… Troop Dispatch to Hormuz Is Out of the Question" - Downsizing US-ROK drills? We agree in principle, but the manner was disrespectful - Trump is 'impulsive'; 70–80% of his North Korea remarks are likely untrue - North Korea is watching, no longer as desperate for the US as in the past - Why Trump? Seeking a breakthrough with North Korea after setbacks in Iran - Scaling down joint exercises will not pose a major disruption to national security - Downsizing fits 'modern warfare', but same-day notification destroys trust - South Korea is an essential ally to check China… US military leadership also voices criticism - Troop dispatch to Hormuz? Absolutely not right now… Consider only under UN auspices - Trump is highly spontaneous… We must hold our ground until the midterms - The Iran war is effectively over… The US will gradually pull out - Our government must keep its distance from the US and secure diplomatic autonomy Broadcast: SBS Kim Tae-hyun's Political Show (FM 103.5 MHz 7:00 – 9:00) Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Host: Attorney Kim Tae-hyun Guest: Kim Joon-hyung, Rebuilding Korea Party Lawmaker US President Trump has triggered widespread repercussions by claiming he maintains a very good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and ordering a reduction in joint US-ROK military exercises. SBS Aug 19, 2026 9:03 AM

Trump's Motive Behind Scaling Back S. Korea-U.S. Exercises... Focus on Securing Momentum for N. Korea Dialogue Forces Korea service members move busily in front of military vehicles at Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, on the 17th, when the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise began. SBS Aug 19, 2026 9:03 AM

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Over 10 ROK-U.S. Joint Field Training Exercises Likely to Be Canceled It has been confirmed that the field training exercises for the ongoing South Korea-U.S. SBS Aug 19, 2026 9:03 AM

North Korea Criticizes S. Korea-U.S. Joint Drills as 'Escalating Threat' Despite Unprecedented Scaling Back joint military exercise, Ulchi Freedom Shield , is underway. North Korea has lashed out at the South Korea-U.S. SBS Aug 19, 2026 9:03 AM

"Sailor Even Jumped Overboard": A US Aircraft Carrier Turned into a Living Hell ⚡ Key Takeaways Record-Breaking Non-Stop Sea Time: The USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed for over 260 days and spent more than 240 consecutive days underway since departing in November 2025, setting a modern US Navy record while supporting operations in the war with Iran. SBS Aug 19, 2026 9:02 AM

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Trump Seeks Meeting with Kim Jong-un Within the Year: APEC in November Seen as Likely Occasion, Raising Questions on South Korea's Role U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly pushing to meet in person with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un within the year. SBS Aug 19, 2026 8:53 AM

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Table Manners We Consider Polite, Yet Confusing to Foreigners To us, it is a matter of table manners, but did you know there is a Korean dining habit that foreigners find puzzling? Yes, it is the habit of not lifting your rice bowl while eating. SBS Aug 19, 2026 8:46 AM

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Boy from 'Don't Cry, Tonj' Becomes a Doctor... "Another Special Bond" The story of the late Father Lee Tae-seok was featured in the film "Don't Cry, Tonj." Has the South Sudanese boy from that documentary finally achieved his dream? Yes, Joseph Jol, originally from South Sudan, recently completed his residency at a teaching hospital in Ethiopia and has become South Sudan's first-ever neurologist. SBS Aug 19, 2026 8:40 AM

Arizona's Ketel Marte Leaves Team Without Notice for Knee Examination According to the Associated Press on the 19th , Arizona manager Torey Lovullo expressed bewilderment over the lack of communication with the player ahead of an away game against the Boston Red Sox, stating, "I was informed that Marte traveled to Phoenix to undergo an examination on his left knee." Marte was originally scheduled to start as the designated hitter in the game against Boston held at Fenway Park the previous day, but he failed to show up at the ballpark without notifying the team. SBS Aug 19, 2026 8:29 AM

Lady Jane and Lim Hyun-tae Take Their Twins for Infant Developmental Testing on You Are My Destiny The couple Lim Hyun-tae and Lady Jane had their twins undergo an infant developmental test. SBS Entertainment News Aug 19, 2026 8:12 AM