South Korea and the United States plan to conduct their "largest-ever" combined live-fire drills in June as part of a program to celebrate the 70th anniversary of their alliance, Seoul's defense ministry said on Wednesday, APA reports citing Yonhap News Agency.
The ministry unveiled the program designed to strengthen the allies' solidarity, demonstrate their militaries' technological edge and highlight their focus on "realizing peace through strength via action," according to the ministry.
For the live-fire training set for June, the two sides will mobilize high-tech military equipment, including pieces integrating both manned and unmanned assets, to demonstrate the alliance's firepower and maneuverability.
More than 10 such high-profile firepower demonstrations have taken place since 1977. They include both combined and South Korea-only drills.
South Korea is also seeking to hold the Armed Forces Day ceremony with the participation of the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) in late September to demonstrate the alliance's "overwhelming" deterrence and response capabilities against North Korean threats, according to the ministry.
"We have been coordinating with the U.S. based on our intent to showcase not only our capabilities but also those of the USFK in celebration of the anniversary," the official said.
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