The United States and South Korea held their first joint tabletop exercise on July 12, 2026, aimed at countering foreign disinformation campaigns during wartime, according to a statement from the South Korean Ministry of National Defense.
The exercise, which took place at the South Korean defense ministry in Seoul, involved officials from both countries' defense and intelligence agencies. It focused on identifying and responding to disinformation tactics that could be used by adversaries to undermine public trust and military operations.
Details of the exercise, including specific scenarios and participants, were not disclosed. The ministry said the exercise was part of ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation in information warfare and strategic communications.
