US, South Korea to hold large-scale military exercises from late August: Seoul



News US, South Korea to hold large-scale military exercises from late August: Seoul Allies rename summer drills as they seek to ‘normalize’ training downscaled in recent years, ROK defense minister says Jeongmin Kim July 22, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Ulchi Freedom Guardian joint exercises in Aug. 2013 \| Image: Indo-Pacific Command Flickr - U.S. Army file photo The U.S. and South Korea will soon conduct summertime military drills on a large scale for the first time in four years, Seoul’s defense minister said Friday, as the allies push to “normalize” the joint exercises focused on deterring a North Korean attack. The drills, previously known as Combined Command Post Training, will now go by the name Ulchi Freedom Shield and will be held from Aug. 22 to Sept. 1, according to the ministry. The U.S. and South Korea will soon conduct summertime military drills on a large scale for the first time in four years, Seoul’s defense minister said Friday, as the allies push to “normalize” the joint exercises focused on deterring a North Korean attack. The drills, previously known as Combined Command Post Training, will now go by the name Ulchi Freedom Shield and will be held from Aug. 22 to Sept. 1, according to the ministry. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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US, South Korea to hold large-scale military exercises from late August: Seoul

Allies rename summer drills as they seek to ‘normalize’ training downscaled in recent years, ROK defense minister says

Jeongmin Kim July 22, 2022

US, South Korea to hold large-scale military exercises from late August: Seoul

Ulchi Freedom Guardian joint exercises in Aug. 2013 | Image: Indo-Pacific Command Flickr - U.S. Army file photo

The U.S. and South Korea will soon conduct summertime military drills on a large scale for the first time in four years, Seoul’s defense minister said Friday, as the allies push to “normalize” the joint exercises focused on deterring a North Korean attack.

The drills, previously known as Combined Command Post Training, will now go by the name Ulchi Freedom Shield and will be held from Aug. 22 to Sept. 1, according to the ministry.