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South Korea, U.S., Japan Launch Freedom Edge Drill Sept. 7

8/31/2026

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South Korea, the United States and Japan will start the Freedom Edge drill on Sept. 7 in waters off Jeju Island.
The five-day exercise runs through Sept. 11 and includes maritime and aviation operations.
U.S. Forces Japan says the 2026 iteration features the most advanced trilateral cooperation and real-time data sharing.
North Korea launched about 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea after the drill announcement.

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South Korea, the United States and Japan will start the Freedom Edge drill on Sept. 7 in waters off Jeju Island.
The five-day exercise runs through Sept. 11 and includes maritime and aviation operations.
U.S. Forces Japan says the 2026 iteration features the most advanced trilateral cooperation and real-time data sharing.
North Korea launched about 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea after the drill announcement.