South Korea, US to hold annual military exercises
DefenseSouth Korea, US to hold annual military exercises
Ulchi Freedom Shield drills come as North Korea gains experience aiding Russia
U.S. and South Korean soldiers take part in a joint river-crossing exercise, part of their annual Ulchi Freedom Shield training, in Yeoju, South Korea, on Aug. 27, 2025. © Reuters
STEVEN BOROWIEC
August 10, 2026 16:50 JST
SEOUL -- The South Korean and U.S. militaries will later this month carry out large-scale exercises aimed at bolstering defenses against regional threats, as the two sides work toward the eventual transfer of wartime operational command (OPCON) authority to Seoul.
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