Summary
The United States, South Korea, and Japan have begun a joint military exercise called "Freedom Edge" near Jeju Island in South Korea. These drills aim to improve defense cooperation between the countries but have faced criticism from North Korea. The exercises will focus on missile and air-defense training and run through Friday.
Key Facts
- The joint military exercise involves the US, South Korea, and Japan.
- The exercise is named “Freedom Edge” and started off South Korea's Jeju Island.
- It will continue until Friday.
- The drills focus on missile and air-defense scenarios.
- North Korea has criticized these drills, calling them a “dangerous idea”.
- Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, warned of negative consequences.
- North Korea maintains strong ties with Russia and China.
- North Korea has declared its nuclear-weapons state status as irreversible.
