South Korea, the United States and Japan plan joint military drills

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First seen: Aug 28, 2026, 12:31 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 28, 2026, 3:01 AM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

South Korea, the United States and Japan are set to conduct Freedom Edge joint drills in early September. The exercise reflects continued trilateral military coordination.

SO WHAT?

The drills could heighten regional tensions and affect strategic signaling in East Asia.

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freemalaysiatoday.comen

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S. Korea, US, Japan to conduct Freedom Edge joint drills in early September

Aug 28, 2026, 1:17 AM UTC

businesstimes.com.sgen

South Korea, Japan and US to hold North Korea-focused nuclear missile drill

Aug 28, 2026, 1:17 AM UTC

koreaherald.comen

S. Korea, US, Japan to conduct Freedom Edge joint drills in early September

Aug 28, 2026, 12:31 AM UTC