South Korean Media Claims Schedule for US-South Korea Joint Military Exercises Will Be Halved, South Korean Defense Ministry Says Cannot Confirm
Source: Global Times
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On August 19, Xinhua News Agency reported from Seoul (Reporter Zhang Can) that South Korean Broadcasting Corporation cited military sources on the evening of the 18th, stating that the schedule for the South Korea-U.S. "Ulchi Freedom Shield" joint military exercise will be shortened by half and will conclude early after the defensive operations. The South Korean Ministry of Defense stated on the 19th that it could not confirm this.
Classification
Region
East Asia & Pacific
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Defensive Action
SALUTE Report
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Not specified
Activity
The schedule of the joint military exercise between South Korea and the United States will be shortened by half, ending early after the defensive operations.
Location
Seoul · South Korea
Unit
South Korean Armed Forces, United States Armed Forces
Time
August 19, 2023
Equipment
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Summary
The joint military exercise 'Eulji Freedom Shield' between South Korea and the United States will be shortened by half, concluding early after defensive operations. The South Korean Ministry of Defense stated it cannot confirm this information as of August 19, 2023.
Key Facts
- The joint military exercise schedule will be shortened by half.
- The exercise is named 'Eulji Freedom Shield'.
- The South Korean Ministry of Defense cannot confirm this information.