US and South Korea Commence Joint Military Drills – DW – August 18, 2025

The annual Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercise between South Korea and the United States began on Monday, aiming to strengthen their readiness against North Korean threats. The 11-day military program, which includes computer simulations and field training involving 21,000 troops, is of a defensive nature, according to both countries. However, Pyongyang condemns the exercises as a “military confrontation” and vows to respond to provocations.Warning: content includes advertising.

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