South Korea launches military drill
  • 11 years ago
The South Korean navy moves into position for a seven-day military exercise.

Two destroyers and a number of patrol ships mobilized as the drill began on Wednesday (February 6).

Authorities say the exercise aims to test the detection of ballistic missiles and close-range weapons systems.

The drill comes just days after a joint naval exercise with the U.S., in an apparent show of force against North Korea.

Tension on the Korean peninsular is running high amid fears the North could conduct a third nuclear test.
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