A joint military exercise between the U.S. and South Korea has freaked out North Korean leadership.The annual drill, named Foal Eagle, runs from Feb. 24 to April 18 and features Marines from both countries.
North Korea views the drill as a possible threat and has responded by ratcheting up its own military rhetoric.
Further, The Hermit Kingdom has announced military drills of its own, and launched hundreds of missiles toward a disputed maritime border with South Korea. The country has also promised a new kind of nuclear test in response.
The drill features the landing of several amphibious assault vehicles.
During the landing process, smoke screens are used liberally in an attempt to lower an enemy’s visibility.
Although the landing operations are carried out jointly by South Korean and U.S. Marines
Any military procedure carried out by either of the Koreas is viewed with extreme suspicion by the rival side.
North Korea routinely claims these drills are precursors for an invasion
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via Foal Eagle South Korea Exercise – Business Insider.
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