Drills Amid Tensions: What's Behind the Latest Military Exercises on the Korean Peninsula?
The annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise, a joint military drill between South Korea and the United States, is set to take place from August 17 to 27.
The drills are designed to test operations and support the South Korean government's emergency readiness drills. One of the most striking aspects of this year's exercise is its focus on countering emerging threats.