Top general inspects Army 2nd Operations Command's readiness amid Freedom Shield drills | Yonhap News Agency

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OK SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's top general on Monday visited the Army's 2nd Operations Command to inspect its military readiness amid ongoing key springtime drills between the South Korean and U.S. militaries, his office said. Jin Yong-sung (3rd from L) is briefed on the ongoing Freedom Shield exercise during his visit to the 2nd Operations Command on March 16, 2026, in this photo provided by the JCS. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) sookim@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles Top general visits key Marine, Navy units to inspect S. Korea-U.S. drills Keywords #JCS chairman #FS exercise Articles with issue keywords Most Liked (News Focus) USFK's relocation of military assets to Middle East raises concerns about Seoul's capability to deter N.K. threats 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life BTS expands Gwanghwamun concert capacity to 22,000 with added standing zones (2nd LD) N. Korea holds parliamentary elections prev Top general inspects Army 2nd Operations Command's readiness amid Freedom Shield drills Next Top general inspects Army 2nd Operations Command's readiness amid Freedom Shield drills

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SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's top general on Monday visited the Army's 2nd Operations Command to inspect its military readiness amid ongoing key springtime drills between the South Korean and U.S. militaries, his office said.
Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) Chairman Gen. Jin Yong-sung was briefed on the progress of the Freedom Shield (FS) exercise at the command in Daegu, some 240 kilometers southeast of Seoul, and urged troops to ensure the safety of the central and southern regions under its charge.
The 2nd Operations Command is responsible for defending the Chungcheong, Gyeongsang and Jeolla provinces, whereas the Army's Ground Operations Command is tasked with defending the capital area and Gangwon Province.
Jin also visited the Air Force 2nd Master Control and Reporting Center at Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, south of Seoul, and ordered troops to ensure capabilities to better respond to all-around aerial threats by integrating aerial assets, including detection and intercept systems, with various platforms.
The JCS chairman also inspected the readiness posture of the Air Force 11th Fighter Wing and instructed troops to conduct practical joint exercises to respond "overwhelmingly" to any provocations from the enemy.
Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) Chairman Gen. Jin Yong-sung (3rd from L) is briefed on the ongoing Freedom Shield exercise during his visit to the 2nd Operations Command on March 16, 2026, in this photo provided by the JCS. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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## Expert Analysis

### Merits
- Jin Yong-sung was briefed on the progress of the Freedom Shield (FS) exercise at the command in Daegu, some 240 kilometers southeast of Seoul, and urged troops to ensure the safety of the central and southern regions under its charge.

### Areas for Consideration
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### Implications
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- Korea, U.S. conduct joint drills (LEAD) N.
- Korea weighs Trump's ship request with careful consideration (LEAD) N.

### Expert Commentary
This article covers korea, drills, command topics. Notable strengths include discussion of korea. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 527.