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Reuters
Reuters
World
By Josh Smith

Residents complain of noise, danger as U.S. troops practice in S.Korea

Lee Ung-su, 57, points out a training field where a joint live-fire drills, known as Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS), are conducted near the demilitarized zone separating two Koreas, in Pocheon, South Korea, August 31, 2022. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji

South Korea and the United States have vowed to step up joint military training to deter North Korea, but for residents outside the Rodriguez Live Fire Complex and other training grounds, that means more noise and possibly more security fears.

The complex north of Seoul, less than 30 km (19 miles) from the heavily fortified border with North Korea, is one of the largest training ranges for the allies.

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