North Korean Official Dismisses Reduced Drills Between US and South Korea

NYT World Wednesday 19 August 2026, 18:02 UTC By Zane Irwin 1 min read

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South Korean soldiers took part in a drill at a hotel in Seoul on Wednesday on the sidelines of a major joint military exercise with the United States named Ulchi Freedom Shield.

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