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Reuters
Reuters
Politics
By Josh Smith

U.S., S.Korean troops practice war with eye on N.Korea and 'near-peer' enemies

U.S. army self-propelled Paladin tanks fire during a joint live-fire drills, known as Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) at a training field near the demilitarized zone separating two Koreas, in Pocheon, South Korea August 31, 2022. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji

Tanks and howitzers sent smoke and shockwaves through the air less than 20 miles from the fortified border with North Korea on Wednesday, as more than 1,000 South Korean and U.S. troops held a major live-fire exercise in stepped up practice for war.

South Korea and the United States have resumed the largest field exercises in years after diplomatic efforts and COVID-19 restrictions led to many drills being scaled back.

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