Event Brief
S. Korea Rejects U.S. Offer for Joint Drills with Japan
Filed: Feb 23, 2026 at 3:05 AM ET
Summary: South Korea declines U.S. proposal for trilateral military exercises with Japan ahead of a significant event.
WHO: South Korea, United States, Japan
WHAT: Declined military drills
WHEN: Feb 23, 2026 at 2:04 AM ET
WHERE: Seoul
WHY: Timing coincides with Japan's celebratory event on Dokdo
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