A K2 tank of the Army's 8th company group is on the road in Namhangang River, Yeoju, Gyeonggi Province, Friday. Courtesy of Army's 8th company group
Korea will conduct an integrated military firepower exercise open to the public later this month, showcasing its advanced maneuvering of key defense assets, the defense ministry said Wednesday.
The joint exercise will take place in three sessions at a military firing range in Pocheon, about 50 kilometers northeast of Seoul, on May 18, 21 and 26, respectively, the ministry said in a release.
It will mark the first joint exercise involving the armed forces since the launch of the Lee Jae Myung government in June last year. The previous exercise, held in 2023, was the largest in scale to date.
The exercise will involve live-fire drills and maneuver training by joint forces. The Air Force will stage aerial demonstrations by its Black Eagles aerobatic team.
It will also feature an equipment exhibition to showcase the latest weapons systems and provide visitors with hands-on experience with key defense assets, the ministry said.
The ministry has opened up an online registration for the public to observe the exercise. Slots are available for up to 1,200 people, or 400 on each day.
Source: Korea Times News
