South Korea, US, Japan Launch First Trilateral Exercise

South Korea, the US and Japan on June 27 began their first trilateral multi-domain exercise, codenamed Freedom Edge.

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The exercise is taking place over three days on Jeju Island in South Korea.
It aims to enhance security cooperation against threats posed by North Korea and its deepening relationship with Russia.
Areas of focus include ballistic missile defense, air defense, antisubmarine warfare, search and rescue operations, maritime interdiction, and defensive cyber training.
Previously, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a summit in Pyongyang, resulting in a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty. This treaty includes provisions for military assistance in case of an attack on either party.

Jeju Island

It is the largest island in South Korea, with an area of 1,833.2 km².
It constitutes 1.83% of the total land area of South Korea.
Jeju Island, along with its outlying islands, forms Jeju Province.
Situated in the Korea Strait, it lies south of the Korean Peninsula and South Jeolla Province.

South Korea

It is located in East Asia on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula.
It shares one of the world's most heavily militarized borders with North Korea.
- Capital - Seoul
- Currency - South Korean won
- President - Yoon Suk Yeol
- Prime Minister - Han Duck-soo

Japan

United States

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