Ulchi Freedom Shield Archives

S. Korea, U.S. to Stage Key Military Drills Next Week amid Persistent N. Korean Threats

SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea and the United States will kick off a major combined military exercise next week to beef up their joint defense, both sides said Monday, amid North Korea’s hardening rhetoric fueling concerns about the possibility of North Korea unleashing new provocations. The annual Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) exercise [...]

S. Korea, U.S. Kick Off Combined Ulchi Freedom Shield Exercise

SEOUL, Aug. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea and the United States began a regular combined military exercise Monday, reviving large-scale field training suspended four years ago as the allies push to bolster defense against evolving North Korean nuclear and missile threats. The Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) exercise is set to run through Sept. 1, [...]