South Korea’s special exercises to counter a possible North Korean attack
On Wednesday, South Korean rescue and police forces held an urban defense and relief exercise in case of a North Korean attack. |
According to the report of Fars News Agency International Group, more than 1,000 South Korean soldiers, police and emergency personnel on Wednesday conducted urban defense exercises and aid in case of a possible North Korean attack on similar urban areas.
According to news sources, “Oh Se-hoon”, the mayor of Seoul, referring to Israel’s provocation during Hamas attacks, said: “Wednesday’s drills are defense against attacks on the main water supply facilities. They simulated telephone and electricity network stations.” He added that Seoul is vulnerable to North Korean attack with a short distance to the border. p style=”text-align: justify;”>Despite the sanctions, North Korea has emphasized on strengthening its military capability to deal with the threat of the presence of American forces in the region. This new South Korean exercise was conducted in the midst of the escalation of tensions after the test of an intercontinental ballistic missile and the launch of North Korea’s first spy satellite.
This exercise was held on a day when South Korea imposed new sanctions against 8 North Korean citizens related to nuclear and missile programs. The South Korean Defense Minister also ordered the Navy officials if North Korea’s re-mobilization should be severely dealt with by this country’s warships.
Shin Won-sik, the Minister of Defense of South Korea, made these statements while inspecting the new frigate in The headquarters of the second naval fleet in Pyeongtak, 60 kilometers south of Seoul, the capital of South Korea, said.
The South Korean defense minister said: Bury them in the sea mercilessly.” Pyongyang will not withdraw from its missile and nuclear program unless it ends.
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