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South Korea, US to begin exercises next week to bolster readiness against North’s threats
South Korean and U.S. troops are scheduled to begin the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercises next week to boost readiness against North Korea’s threats. The drills are designed to incorporate realistic modern threats, including lessons learned from recent conflicts in Ukraine. Officials noted that the exercise aims to strengthen combined capabilities following reports of North Korea resuming ballistic missile testing activities.
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