South Korea and US to Hold Joint Military Drills Amid North Korean Threats

The Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises aim to counter North Korea's missile, nuclear, and cyber capabilities from August 19-29.

Approximately 19,000 South Korean troops will participate in the drills.
Exercises include field maneuvers, live-fire drills, and computer-simulated scenarios.
North Korea condemns the drills as invasion rehearsals and has escalated its psychological warfare efforts.
The US has increased its regional military presence with bombers, submarines, and aircraft carriers.
South Korea will conduct civil defense and evacuation drills simulating nuclear attack scenarios.