Military drill in South Korea
- 12 years ago
It's cold, but the soldiers are performing their duties.
South Korean troops conducted river-crossing exercises, which North Korea has strongly denounced.
About 1,000 soldiers were mobilised during the day-long training in the winter weather.
(SOUNDBITE) (Korean) CAPTAIN YOO EUI-HWAN SAYING:
"During this winter time drill we overcome the cold weather, using warm rations and winter clothes and the most up-to-date combat armament. We have also fostered our confidence to beat any enemies without fail."
South Korea has held joint military exercises with the U.S. before, which also drew strong opposition from the North.
There are about 30,000 U.S. troops stationed in South Korea to support the country's 670,000 troops.
Sophia Soo, Reuters.
South Korean troops conducted river-crossing exercises, which North Korea has strongly denounced.
About 1,000 soldiers were mobilised during the day-long training in the winter weather.
(SOUNDBITE) (Korean) CAPTAIN YOO EUI-HWAN SAYING:
"During this winter time drill we overcome the cold weather, using warm rations and winter clothes and the most up-to-date combat armament. We have also fostered our confidence to beat any enemies without fail."
South Korea has held joint military exercises with the U.S. before, which also drew strong opposition from the North.
There are about 30,000 U.S. troops stationed in South Korea to support the country's 670,000 troops.
Sophia Soo, Reuters.