SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea and the United States will conduct major joint military drills starting on August 18, their military officials said on Thursday, announcing an annual defensive exercise that has been a source of tension with North Korea. The 11-day annual exercise, called Ulchi Freedom Shield, will be adjusted this year by rescheduling 20 out of 40 training events to September, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff spokesperson Lee Sung-jun said at a briefing on Thursday. Read full story
Date: 7 August, 2025 11:02 am
Source: thestar.com.my
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