ROK holds live-fire drills at islands near North Korea, largest in six years



News ROK holds live-fire drills at islands near North Korea, largest in six years Exercise comes after South Korea’s suspension of inter-Korean military pact paved way for more drills near border Jeongmin Kim June 26, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON South Korea conducts a live-fire drill at the northwestern islands near the NLL launching Spike missiles \| Image: ROK marine corps (Released June 26, 2024) South Korea conducted a full-scale live-fire exercise near the maritime border with North Korea for the first time in over six years on Wednesday, following its suspension of an inter-Korean military deal earlier this month. “This is the first maritime live-fire exercise at the northwestern islands since the Comprehensive Military Agreement (CMA) was fully suspended due to North Korea’s recent provocations such as the GPS jamming and missile launches,” the ROK marine corps stated in a press release. South Korea conducted a full-scale live-fire exercise near the maritime border with North Korea for the first time in over six years on Wednesday, following its suspension of an inter-Korean military deal earlier this month. “This is the first maritime live-fire exercise at the northwestern islands since the Comprehensive Military Agreement (CMA) was fully suspended due to North Korea’s recent provocations such as the GPS jamming and missile launches,” the ROK marine corps stated in a press release. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis 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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ROK holds live-fire drills at islands near North Korea, largest in six years

Exercise comes after South Korea’s suspension of inter-Korean military pact paved way for more drills near border

Jeongmin Kim June 26, 2024

ROK holds live-fire drills at islands near North Korea, largest in six years

South Korea conducts a live-fire drill at the northwestern islands near the NLL launching Spike missiles | Image: ROK marine corps (Released June 26, 2024)

South Korea conducted a full-scale live-fire exercise near the maritime border with North Korea for the first time in over six years on Wednesday, following its suspension of an inter-Korean military deal earlier this month.

“This is the first maritime live-fire exercise at the northwestern islands since the Comprehensive Military Agreement (CMA) was fully suspended due to North Korea’s recent provocations such as the GPS jamming and missile launches,” the ROK marine corps stated in a press release.

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