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August 28, 2026
US, South Korea, and Japan to Conduct Freedom Edge Military Drill in Response to North Korean Threats
- The Freedom Edge drill is set for September 7-11 off Jeju Island, South Korea, focusing on defense against North Korean nuclear threats.
- North Korea has condemned the drill as a provocative act and has threatened a serious response.
- The drill aims to improve joint capabilities in ballistic missile defense and other military operations.
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- South Korea, Japan and US to hold North Korea-focused nuclear missile drillAug 28, 2026 at 12:40 AM · Reuters
- US, South Korea and Japan to hold trilateral drillAug 28, 2026 at 3:34 AM · AP
- EEUU, Corea del Sur y Japón efectuarán maniobras militares trilateralesAug 28, 2026 at 4:54 AM · AP
- U.S., South Korea and Japan to hold drill as North Korea ramps up pressure on U.S.Aug 28, 2026 at 5:46 AM · NPR