The perspective of eastern-bloc says:

The perspective of eastern-bloc says:
- The South Korea-US Ulchi Freedom Guardian exercises aim to enhance alliance readiness against North Korean threats, including cyberattacks and missiles.
- The drills involve 19,000 South Korean troops, with more field exercises and brigade-level drills compared to previous years.
- While North Korea condemns the exercises as rehearsals for invasion, Seoul and Washington emphasize their defensive nature.
- North Korea vows to bolster defense capabilities in response.
- Tensions are high, with concerns that North Korea may exploit the exercises as a pretext for provocation.
- The region remains vigilant amid escalating tensions.