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August 12, 2015

S. Korea, US to hold live-fire drills after mine blasts
Seoul (AFP) Aug 12, 2015
South Korea announced Wednesday a series of heavy-weaponry, live-fire military drills with the United States as part response to a recent landmine attack blamed on North Korea. Four exercises, involving tanks, howitzers, attack helicopters and fighter bombers, will be held in the coming weeks in an area around 30 kilometers (18 miles) south of the North Korean border, the defence ministry said. "This will show our preparedness to retaliate against any provocative acts, including such a treachero ... read more

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