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flag U.S. and South Korea held joint river-crossing drills on March 14, 2026, amid North Korea’s missile launches, as part of annual Freedom Shield exercises.

flag South Korea and the U.S. conducted joint river-crossing drills on the Imjin River on March 14, 2026, as part of the annual Freedom Shield exercise, involving around 700 troops and 200 pieces of equipment. flag The training, which featured the first integrated use of South Korea’s KM3 amphibious bridge and the U.S. flag Improved Ribbon Bridge, simulated a combat crossing under attack conditions. flag The exercise coincided with North Korea launching about 10 ballistic missiles toward the East Sea. flag U.S. flag Forces Korea Commander Gen. Xavier Brunson and South Korean military leaders emphasized the importance of alliance readiness and interoperability. flag The broader Freedom Shield exercise ran from March 8 to 19, including field training near the border.

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