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US, South Korea, Japan proceed with joint drills despite funding concerns

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South Korea, Japan, and the United States are proceeding with their joint Freedom Edge military drills near Jeju Island, despite potential funding cuts mentioned in relation to former US President Trump. These annual defensive exercises are designed to counter North Korea's nuclear and missile threats and maintain regional peace and stability. The drills will encompass various capabilities, including maritime missile defense, air and air-defense operations, anti-submarine warfare, and cyber defense, reinforcing the defense partnerships among the three nations. AI

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US, South Korea, Japan proceed with joint drills despite funding concerns

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    South Korea, Japan and US set joint drills despite Trump cuts

    South Korea said on Friday it would hold joint military exercises with the United States and Japan in September, after Washington scaled back annual drills with Seoul in an apparent bid to encourage dialogue with North Korea. The three countries would conduct the North Korea-focu…

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