https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-korea-japan-and-us-to-hold-north-korea-focused-nuclear-missile-drillContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-korea-japan-and-us-to-hold-north-korea-focused-nuclear-missile-drillhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-korea-japan-and-us-to-hold-north-korea-focused-nuclear-missile-drill#u53702Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:30:32 +0000The United States, Japan, and South Korea will conduct Freedom Edge military exercises from September 9 to 11 to counter nuclear and missile threats from North Korea. These drills occur as North Korea reshuffles its military leadership, including the dismissal of Defense Minister No Kwang Chol. While the exercises are defensive, they take place amid a period where Trump has scaled back joint exercises due to rising tensions and talks with Kim Jong Un.Why it mattersThese trilateral exercises aim to strengthen regional deterrence against Pyongyang's weapons programs. The timing coincides wi https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-korea-japan-and-us-to-hold-north-korea-focused-nuclear-missile-drillhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-korea-japan-and-us-to-hold-north-korea-focused-nuclear-missile-drill#u51268Sat, 29 Aug 2026 04:06:06 +0000South Korea, Japan, and the US will conduct a trilateral Freedom Edge military drill in September to address North Korean nuclear and missile threats. The exercise, which is defensive in nature, will be held in international waters near Jeju Island from September 7-11. This move comes as North Korea ramps up pressure on the US.Why it mattersThe drill is a response to North Korea's increasing military activities and threats. The three countries have been strengthening their cooperation to counter North Korea's nuclear and missile programs. The US, South Korea, and Japan have been cond