USS Theodore Roosevelt Arrives in South Korea for Joint Military Drills

The U.S., South Korea, and Japan to conduct Freedom Edge exercises amid heightened North Korean threats.

The USS Theodore Roosevelt docked in Busan, marking its first visit in seven months.
The carrier will participate in the Freedom Edge drills with South Korea and Japan later this month.
The arrival follows a defense pact between North Korea and Russia, pledging mutual aid if attacked.
The joint exercises aim to enhance tactical capabilities and interoperability among the three nations.
South Korea has protested the North Korea-Russia pact, citing increased security threats.