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U.S. and South Korea start joint drills amid tensions, aiming to boost defense readiness while seeking diplomacy with North Korea.
The U.S. and South Korea began joint military exercises called Freedom Shield on March 9, 2026, involving about 18,000 South Korean troops and an unconfirmed number of U.S. personnel, running through March 19.
The drills, primarily command post exercises with reduced field training, aim to enhance joint defense readiness amid regional tensions.
While the U.S. and South Korea say the exercises are defensive and will not affect their defense posture, North Korea is expected to react negatively, viewing them as provocations.
The reduced field drills may reflect diplomatic efforts, as South Korea’s new leadership seeks dialogue with Pyongyang, and some officials hope a potential Trump visit to China could help open talks.
Meanwhile, North Korea continues its military alliance with Russia and has not accepted denuclearization as a precondition for negotiations.
EE.UU. y Corea del Sur comienzan ejercicios conjuntos en medio de las tensiones, con el objetivo de aumentar la preparación de la defensa mientras buscan la diplomacia con Corea del Norte.