S. Korea to kick off annual Hoguk exercise next week
The South Korean military will launch an annual outdoor defense field exercise next week, along with some joint field drills with the United States that were pushed back as the allies scaled back their combined summertime exercise, officials said Thursday. The Hoguk exercise will begin Monday for a five-day run, aimed at bolstering joint operational capabilities and the readiness posture of the…
The South Korean military is set to commence its annual Hoguk defense field exercise next week, according to sources from The Korea Times. The five-day-long exercise, which will begin on Monday, aims to bolster joint operational capabilities and readiness across the land, maritime, and air domains. This year, the drills will involve a similar number of troops as in 2025 and will incorporate simulated combat training to better reflect realistic threats.
U.S. Forces Korea will also participate in the drills to enhance interoperability with South Korean troops. Launched in 1996, the Hoguk exercise is designed to enhance interoperability among allied forces.
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