SEOUL -- South Korea and the U.S. started an expanded version of key annual military exercises on Monday as part of the allies' efforts to counter the nuclear threat posed by North Korea.
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South Korea and U.S. start stepped-up military drills
Exercises to bolster defense against North Korean missile strikes, other dangers
U.S. and South Korean troops take part in exercises as part of the Ulchi Freedom Shield in Yangyang, South Korea, in August 2023. © Reuters
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