Event Brief
U.S.-South Korea Ulchi drills end Aug. 21 instead of Aug. 27
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Aug 19, 2026 at 1:04 PM ET
Summary: The annual U.S.-South Korea drills known as Ulchi Freedom Shield will end on Aug. 21 rather than Aug. 27 as originally scheduled, according to statements from both countries. The change shortens the exercise period for the planned joint drills.
WHO: United States and South Korea
WHAT: Ulchi Freedom Shield drills are cut short, with the end date moved to Aug. 21 from Aug. 27.
WHEN: Aug 18, 2026 at 9:54 PM ET
WHERE: South Korea
WHY: The drills’ end date was changed from the originally scheduled Aug. 27 to Aug. 21.
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