US, ROK launch joint naval drills in response to North Korean subs and missiles



News US, ROK launch joint naval drills in response to North Korean subs and missiles Anti-submarine and ‘gunfire support drills’ follow DPRK’s unveiling of new nuclear sub and attempted satellite launches Joon Ha Park September 25, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON South Korea's Aegis destroyer ROKS Yulgok Yi-i with US Navy submarine USS Annapolis at joint naval exercises in Aug. 2023 \| Image: Republic of Korea Navy (Aug. 30, 2023) The U.S. and South Korean navies kicked off anti-submarine and other maritime exercises in the East Sea on Monday, in what the ROK called a response to North Korea’s unveiling of a new “tactical nuclear attack submarine” and repeated attempts to launch spy satellites. The joint exercises are scheduled to run for three days and involve a total of nine South Korean and U.S. warships, including ROKS Yulgok Yi-i Destroyer and USS Shoup equipped with the Aegis combat system, according to an ROK navy press release. The U.S. and South Korean navies kicked off anti-submarine and other maritime exercises in the East Sea on Monday, in what the ROK called a response to North Korea’s unveiling of a new “tactical nuclear attack submarine” and repeated attempts to launch spy satellites. The joint exercises are scheduled to run for three days and involve a total of nine South Korean and U.S. warships, including ROKS Yulgok Yi-i Destroyer and USS Shoup equipped with the Aegis combat system, according to an ROK navy press release. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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US, ROK launch joint naval drills in response to North Korean subs and missiles

Anti-submarine and ‘gunfire support drills’ follow DPRK’s unveiling of new nuclear sub and attempted satellite launches

Joon Ha Park September 25, 2023

US, ROK launch joint naval drills in response to North Korean subs and missiles

South Korea's Aegis destroyer ROKS Yulgok Yi-i with US Navy submarine USS Annapolis at joint naval exercises in Aug. 2023 | Image: Republic of Korea Navy (Aug. 30, 2023)

The U.S. and South Korean navies kicked off anti-submarine and other maritime exercises in the East Sea on Monday, in what the ROK called a response to North Korea’s unveiling of a new “tactical nuclear attack submarine” and repeated attempts to launch spy satellites.

The joint exercises are scheduled to run for three days and involve a total of nine South Korean and U.S. warships, including ROKS Yulgok Yi-i Destroyer and USS Shoup equipped with the Aegis combat system, according to an ROK navy press release.

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