U.S. and South Korea conduct joint military drills amid Putin’s visit to DPRK

2024-06-20 497

South Korea and the U.S. completed a significant four-day joint air drill today, strengthening military readiness against the DPRK. The exercise, featuring the U.S. AC-130J gunship and South Korean F-15Ks and KF-16s, focused on close air support and live-fire drills over the Yellow Sea.

Enhanced combined defense posture
U.S. extended deterrence commitment in action

This drill comes at a time when DRRK and Russia announced a deepening of ties during President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Pyongyang, including mutual support “in case of external aggression”.

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: AFP