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South Korean and US militaries begin annual summertime drills to cope with North Korean threats

Ulchi Freedom Shield comes at a pivotal moment for South Korea’s new liberal President Lee Jae Myung, who is preparing for an Aug. 25 summit with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington.

South Korean protesters stage a rally to oppose the joint military exercises, Ulchi Freedom Shield or UFS, between the U.S. and South Korea in front of the presidential office in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. The banners read “Stop the military exercise between the U.S. and South Korea.” (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
South Korean protesters stage a rally to oppose the joint military exercises, Ulchi Freedom Shield or UFS, between the U.S. and South Korea in front of the presidential office in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. The banners read “Stop the military exercise between the U.S. and South Korea.” (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
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Ulchi Freedom Shield will involve 21,000 soldiers in computer-simulated command post operations and field training.

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