South Korea and the United States wrapped up their joint military exercise Thursday, a day earlier than scheduled, officials here said, spawning speculation that the move might be intended to help soothe North Korea.
The allies' Combined Forces Command in Seoul announced that it successfully completed its annual computer-assisted simulation drill, named Ulchi Freedom Guardian.
"This year's Ulchi Freedom Guardian exercise further strengthened our combined defense and enhanced the readiness of the Republic of Korea and the United States Combined Forces and the United Nations sending states," Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti, chief of the CFC, said in a press release. The U.S. general also leads the 28,500 American troops stationed on the peninsula.
The training, he added, was based on "realistic scenarios" and ensured the allies are fully prepared to defend South Korea in case of an emergency situation.
South Korea and the U.S. began UFG on Aug. 18, snubbing Pyongyang's fierce protest laden with war threats.
"We finished the UFG exercise today as evaluation showed its goal has been achieved," a CFC official said on condition of anonymity. "You can say that it came to an end a day ahead of schedule."
Some observers said the decision may be part of efforts to keep military tensions from soaring and to reach out to the North.
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Friday, August 29, 2014
WHEN THE COMMUNIST NORTH KOREA THE AGGRESSOR IN 1950 INVADED THE SOUTH THE SAME AGGRESSOR NOW MINCED WORDS COMPLAINING THE US KOREA MILITARY DRILL OF READINESS TO PROTECT THE SOUTHERN PENINSULA AS THE KIM OF THE NORTH CONTINUES ITS AGGRESSIVE PURSUIT OF THE NUCLEAR BOMB WITH HELP FROM THE DEMOCRAT AT THE TIME BILL CLINTON IN THE 90’S–US S KOREA FINISH ITS MILITARY DRILL
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