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South Korea, U.S., Japan Launch Freedom Edge Drill September 7-11

8/29/2026

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Summary

Story summary

South Korea, the United States and Japan will conduct the Freedom Edge drill near Jeju Island from September 7-11.
The exercise will include maritime missile defense and air defense.
It will also involve anti-submarine warfare and cyber defense.
Lt. Cmdr. Chloe Morgan said the drill will reinforce shared values and improve interoperability.
North Korea fired missiles, condemned the drills and warned of retaliatory measures.

History

Historical Context

The United Nations Security Council, composed of 15 members, has long authorized binding actions against aggression—from the 1950 resolution that formed a U.S.-led force to repel North Korea’s invasion to later Security Council measures on the Korean Peninsula. Today’s Freedom Edge drill by the United States, South Korea and Japan extends that deterrence legacy, showcasing allied interoperability near Jeju.

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Story summary

South Korea, the United States and Japan will conduct the Freedom Edge drill near Jeju Island from September 7-11.
The exercise will include maritime missile defense and air defense.
It will also involve anti-submarine warfare and cyber defense.
Lt. Cmdr. Chloe Morgan said the drill will reinforce shared values and improve interoperability.
North Korea fired missiles, condemned the drills and warned of retaliatory measures.

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