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SKorea, US planning to hold 'largest-ever' military drills in June - Reports

SKorea, US planning to hold 'largest-ever' military drills in June - Reports
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Seoul, Mar 22 (UNI) South Korea and the United States are planning to hold "largest-ever" joint live-fire exercises in June to commemorate the 70th anniversary of their alliance, South Korean media reported on Wednesday citing the defense ministry.
The ministry published a program of activities, timed to the anniversary, that will demonstrate the military capabilities and solidarity of the two countries amid joint efforts to reinforce deterrence against North Korea's military activity in the region, the Yonhap news agency reported.
The allies will mobilize high-tech military equipment, including manned and unmanned assets, to demonstrate the alliance's firepower and maneuverability at the live-fire exercise scheduled for June, according to the ministry.

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