Korea and US Conduct First Joint Exercise Against Wartime Disinformation

On July 12, 2026, South Korea and the United States conducted their first joint tabletop exercise focused on countering foreign disinformation campaigns during wartime. The exercise took place at the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) headquarters in Yongsan and involved the United Nations Command and the Korea-U.S. Combined Forces Command. It also included participation from various South Korean government agencies, such as the defense, foreign, and culture ministries. The exercise aimed to synchronize operations within the information environment and emphasized three key areas: countering foreign disinformation, coordinating allied responses across multiple domains, and aligning strategic communications. The U.S. Forces Korea highlighted that ensuring the ROK-U.S. Alliance can effectively operate in the information environment is a strategic priority.

Key Points: • The joint exercise is the first of its kind between South Korea and the US focused on disinformation. • Multiple South Korean government agencies participated, marking a whole-of-government approach. • The exercise emphasized synchronization of operations and strategic communications.