South Korea and the US will launch a 12-day-long joint military exercise starting Aug 19, the Combined Forces Command (CFC) said Sunday.
The computer-assisted simulation exercise -- dubbed "Ulchi Freedom Guardian" -- will go on till Aug 30, Xinhua cited the CFC as saying in a statement.
The drill will mobilise 30,000 US troops and 50,000 from South Korea.
Gen. James D. Thurman, commander of CFC and US forces in South Korea, said the exercise would be based on "realistic scenarios".
North Korea has been informed of the annual drill and its "non-provocative" nature, the statement said.
Pyongyang has repeatedly condemned the drill as preparation for a northward invasion.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app