The military of South Korea and the United States began large-scale amphibious landing exercises near the city of Pohang on the coast of the Sea of Japan. The exercises, called Ssangyong, are held for the first time since 2018, according to a Korean TV channel. KBS.
The exercise is attended by the Navy and the Marine Corps. They will last until April 3, they are carried out as part of the Freedom Shield exercises, which started on March 13. About 30 ships, 70 planes and helicopters, as well as paratroopers are involved in the maneuvers.
The exercises of the two countries began against the background of the launch of North Korean missiles and the aggravation of the situation in the region. In response, on March 14, North Korea launched two medium-range ballistic missiles. On March 16, she also launched the Hwaseong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile.
About the aggravation of the situation in the region – in the material “Kommersant” “Korean missiles opened an ocean of opportunities.”
