U.S. Army Col. Ryan Donald, United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea, public affairs director and Republic of Korea (ROK) Joint Chiefs of Staff Spokesperson held a press conference in Seoul, South Korea to announce Ulchi Freedom Shield 25, Aug.7, 2025. The Republic of Korea (ROK) and the United States will conduct Ulchi Freedom Shield 25 from Aug. 18-28, 2025. This annual exercise aims to enhance the combined, joint, all-domain, and interagency operating environment, thereby strengthening the alliance's response capabilities.