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South Korea, U.S. begin military drills amid N.Korea backlash
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South Korea, U.S. begin military drills amid N.Korea backlash

  • South Korea and the U.S. launched their annual "Ulchi Freedom Shield" joint military drills on August 22, reinstating large-scale field training after previous reductions.
  • These exercises aim to bolster combined readiness and strengthen deterrence against North Korea's escalating weapons development and potential nuclear tests.
  • North Korea condemned the drills as an invasion rehearsal, responding with cruise missile launches and maintaining readiness for a seventh nuclear test.
  • Seoul pledged to enhance missile detection capabilities and accelerate the deployment of new interceptor systems to counter Pyongyang's growing threats.
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