South Korea and the United States will launch their annual large-scale military exercise this month to bolster readiness against North Korean threats, the allies said Thursday.

The United States and South Korea will kick off their Ulchi Freedom Shield large-scale joint military exercise this month, both countries announced Thursday.

U.S. Army soldiers participate in a joint river-crossing exercise between South Korea and the United States as a part of the Freedom Shield military exercise in Yeoncheon, South Korea, Thursday, March 20,

South Korean forward Son Heung-min officially signed with Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) on a permanent transfer on Wednesday. Son was welcomed by chants from the club’s passionate fanbase as he walked onto the stage for his unveiling.

Son is South Korea’s most popular athlete, and he is widely considered to be the greatest Asian soccer player in history.

Son Heung-min’s impending move from Tottenham to LAFC is, on paper, a potent marriage between an ambitious club and prolific player. It fills an attacking void in Los Angeles, where the Black and Gold have become overly dependent on Denis Bouanga.