VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-19
“Going forward, South Korea and the United States will discuss and implement various measures to achieve the objectives of the UFS exercise and maintain a strong combined defense posture,”
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff · said 2026-08-19 · reported 2026-08-19
The JCS statement added that the allies would continue discussing measures to maintain defense readiness.
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