DefenseNorth Korea-focused exercises next month to occur despite uncertainty over defense tiesSouth Korean and U.S. troops take part in a joint bridging drill near the southern Han River in Yeoju, South Korea, on Aug. 27, 2025. © Getty ImagesSTEVEN BOROWIECAugust 28, 2026 11:41 JSTSEOUL -- Japan, South Korea and the U.S. will hold joint military exercises next month, indicating that defense cooperation among the three nations is ongoing despite U.S. President Donald Trump's recent move to cut short a set of major drills.
Japan, South Korea and US to hold joint military drills, Seoul says
North Korea-focused exercises next month to occur despite uncertainty over defense ties
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