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US, S Korea launch military exercises amid protests

Monday, 07 March 2016 6:49 PM [ Last Update: Monday, 07 March 2016 6:47 PM ]

US troops move for a joint military drill by US and South Korea in the southeastern port of Pohang on March 7, 2016. (AFP photo)

Frank Smith
Press TV, Seoul

The joint US, South Korea military exercises will be the largest ever, with 300,000 South Korean soldiers and 15,000 US troops scheduled to participate, double the number of last year. B2 bombers, nuclear powered submarines and an aircraft carrier will also take part in the drills, scheduled to last through April 30.

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