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South Korea and the United States are set to conduct "tough" yet defense-oriented military exercises simulating real-life scenarios, with the goal to strengthen the alliance's defense posture and ability to respond to the escalating missile and nuclear threats posed by North Korea. The 11-day computer-simulated "Ulchi Freedom Shield" exercise is planned for Aug. 21-31, including a weekend pau...

The United States and South Korea will kick off a major joint military exercise next week, both sides announced Monday, amid ongoing regional tensions and provocative rhetoric from North Korea.

S. Korea, US to Launch Key Military Drills Next Week

The annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise based on an all-out war scenario is set to take place from Aug. 21-31, featuring various contingency drills, such as the computer simulation-based command post exercise, concurrent field training and Ulchi Civil Defense drills, according to the report.

North Korea must make "full war preparations" to "overwhelmingly contain and destroy the enemy," communist dictator Kim Jong-un demanded.