South Korea and the United States have commenced their annual military exercises aimed at enhancing their preparedness against potential nuclear threats from North Korea. The exercises, which began on Monday, include a computer-simulated command post training known as the Freedom Shield exercise, along with various field exercises that will span over an 11-day period, as reported by the South Korean Defense Ministry.
North Korea, which views these drills as a rehearsal for invasion, has not issued an immediate response. In the past, the North has reacted to such joint drills by conducting provocative weapons tests.
