U.S., South Korea and Japan to hold Freedom Edge drill
By The BriefBrief
South Korea said the U.S. and Japan will proceed with a trilateral military drill next month to address North Korea’s nuclear and missile threats. The Freedom Edge exercise will run for five days starting Sept. 7 in waters off South Korea’s Jeju Island and is described as defensive.
WHO:South Korea’s military
WHAT:Announcement that the U.S., South Korea and Japan will hold the trilateral Freedom Edge military exercise
WHEN:Reported Aug 28, 2026 at 1:46 AM ET
WHERE:Waters off South Korea's Jeju Island
WHY:To respond to North Korean nuclear and missile threats and promote regional peace and stability.
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