The above exercise is intended to practice force deployment in case the Democratic People's Republic of Korea makes provocative moves before the National Assembly election in South Korea next month, the country's military said.
The exercise took place on March 15.3 around the islands of Baengnyeong and Yeonpyeong near the border with North Korea in the Yellow Sea. The exercise involved the Marine Corps' fast mobile force, LST-II amphibious ship, Marineon helicopter (MUH-1) and amphibious armored attack vehicle (KAAV), according to the Command. Defense of the archipelago in the northwestern region of Korea.
Also participating in the exercise were AH-64E Apache attack helicopters of the Korean army.
The South Korean military participated in military exercises around the forward islands on March 15.3
Previously, South Korea and the US ended the annual "Freedom Shield" exercise on March 14.3 with the purpose of strengthening deterrence against North Korea's nuclear and missile threats.
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The North Korean side has not yet responded to South Korea's latest drill. However, on March 16.3, KCNA news agency said North Korean leader Kim Jong-un directed a military exercise with the participation of paratroopers, and called for careful preparation for a war scenario. painting. According to KCNA, the training aims to test the readiness to mobilize paratroopers for any combat plans in unexpected war situations.
In previous developments, according to KCNA news agency on March 14.3, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un directed a military training session on new battle tanks. This is considered a move to show off strength in the context that Korea and the US have just concluded joint exercises.
