On the evening of the 18th, the Korean Broadcasting Corporation quoted military sources as reporting that the South Korea-US “Eulji Freedom Shield” joint military exercise schedule will be cut in half and ended early after the defensive operation is over. South Korea's Ministry of Defense said on the 19th that it cannot be confirmed.

On the evening of the 18th, the Korean Broadcasting Corporation quoted military sources as reporting that the South Korea-US “Eulji Freedom Shield” joint military exercise schedule will be cut in half and ended early after the defensive operation is over. South Korea's Ministry of Defense said on the 19th that it cannot be confirmed.