The exercise took place at Camp Stanley in Euijeongbu, South Korea, and the Rodriguez Live Fire Complex near the border with North Korea, according to a Tuesday Facebook post by the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division.
The post also stated that the drill involved ship-to-shore air assault from the South Korean naval vessel Dokdo.
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A separate Facebook post by the 2nd Infantry Division, cited by Yonhap news agency, said the exercise is “designed to enhance the battalions’ skills in counter-WMD operations.”
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According to Yonhap, US soldiers aboard a helicopter practiced an infiltration into a mock facility of the enemy, in order to strengthen their capability to destroy a mock WMD in a timely manner. South Korean servicemen also reportedly took part in the drill.
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The joint drills come amid increased tensions between the US and North Korea, with Pyongyang launching a medium-range ballistic missile on Sunday. North Korea said the launch confirmed the “tactical specifications and technical characteristics” of the rocket, which it claims is capable of carrying nuclear warheads.
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US President Donald Trump has repeatedly vowed to put an end to North Korea’s nuclear program, urging China to put pressure on Pyongyang as its major economic lifeline.
