By Shannon Tiezzi
The U.S. and South Korea have announced the dates for their two annual joint exercises. How will North Korea respond?
On Monday, the Republic of Korea (ROK)-United States Combined Forces Command (CFC) announced the dates for the annual ROK-U.S. military drills known as Key Resolve and Foal Eagle. According to a press release from the United States Forces Korea, the Key Resolve drills will take place from February 24 – March 6, and the Foal Eagle exercise will be held February 24 – April 18.
The annual military drills are described by military personnel as a key part of the U.S.-ROK alliance. CFC commander General Curtis M. Scaparrotti called Key Resolve a “vital exercise to strengthen readiness of the Republic of Korea and U.S. Alliance.” Foal Eagle is an ever larger exercise, which includes “CFC and USFK components spanning ground, air, naval, expeditionary, and special operations.” Key Resolve will involve 5,200 U.S. troops, while Foal Eagle will mobilize 7,500.
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