South Korea, Japan, US to Hold Annual Drills Against Nuclear Weapons Threats, Says Seoul
Freedom Edge is one of a number of exercises that the United States military conducts in the region, including the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield drills.
TL;DR
- South Korea, Japan, and the United States will conduct annual trilateral drills next month.
- The drills, named Freedom Edge, aim to test readiness against North Korea's nuclear and missile threats.
- Exercises will be held from Sept. 7 to Sept. 11 in waters near Jeju Island, South Korea.
- The drills are intended to promote peace and regional stability and are defensive.
- North Korea has previously criticized similar drills as a "reckless show of strength."