Joint Exercises with South Korea Shortened by About Half After Trump Order The United States and South Korea have a long history of conducting joint military exercises to counter North Korean aggression and demonstrate their commitment to collective defense.
These exercises, which began in the 1950s as part of the Korean War, evolved over time to reflect changing security concerns and diplomatic efforts.
Origins of Joint Exercises In the aftermath of World War II, South Korea was left vulnerable to North Korean aggression.