# South Korea, US and Japan conduct Freedom Edge military drills

https://mins.news/en/item/47847

- TASS, 2026-09-07 03:25 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/defense/2183447

> South Korea, the United States and Japan have begun five-day trilateral Freedom Edge naval drills in international waters south and east of Jeju Island. The exercises cover several areas and include air forces, with officials saying they will improve joint responses at sea, in the air and in cyberspace. Seoul says the maneuvers are defensive and lawful.

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