MADRID, 22 Mar. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The United States and South Korea have planned for June the largest military exercise in their history on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the alliance between the two countries.
The South Korean Defense Ministry has indicated that the announced program is designed to demonstrate the technological advantage of the respective militaries and underline the interest in “the achievement of peace through force through action”, as reported by the news agency. Yonhap.
“We are planning to hold several events, through which the South Korean and US militaries can show the international community and North Korea the achievements we have made in the military and defense sector,” a statement said. official on condition of anonymity.
These joint exercises, which are scheduled for June, will involve the mobilization of high-tech military equipment, as detailed by the ministerial portfolio.
This announcement comes a day before Washington and Seoul conclude eleven-day joint military exercises in the region that have had the objective of “protecting freedom in the area” and the intention of sending a message to North Korea. as it threatens to develop its nuclear program.
Within the framework of these exercises, Pyonyang has launched several ballistic missiles, which is why it is expected to take new measures after this decision by its neighboring country with the US authorities.