South Korea and the US to begin expanded military drills

The United States and South Korea will begin their biggest combined military training in years (South Korea Defence Ministry/AP/PA)

The United States and South Korea are preparing to begin their biggest combined military training in years after North Korea ramped up weapons tests and threats of nuclear conflict against Seoul and Washington.

The allies’ summertime drills will take place from August 22 to September 1 in South Korea under the name Ulchi Freedom Shield.