South Korea, Japan and the USA held maritime interdiction drills for the first time in 7 years
South Korea, Japan and the United States held a joint maritime interdiction exercise for the first time in 7 years in the south of the Korean Peninsula.
According to Yonhap news, the 2-day exercise started yesterday on Jeju Island.
With this, these three countries organized a maritime interdiction exercise focused on preventing ship smuggling for the first time since 2016 and an anti-piracy exercise for the first time since 2017.
In a written statement from the South Korean Navy, “The exercise in question has increased the deterrence and response capabilities of South Korea and Japan against North Korea’s recent nuclear and missile threats. In addition, this exercise will help develop our tripartite operational capabilities in responding to maritime security threats.” is also focused.” The expression was used.
North Korea introduced its new tactical nuclear attack submarine last month.
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