The U.S. and South Korean troops conducted joint training with a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier for the first time in four years and seven months, and while it was pointed out that North Korea could launch its seventh nuclear test, the South Korean army said, "Any provocation in the north. We will also respond decisively. "
According to the announcement by the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the South Korean Army, the US and South Korean Navy conducted joint training on the high seas southeast of Okinawa for three days from the 2nd to the 4th.
The USS Ronald Reagan and South Korean Aegis destroyers participated in the training, saying that they "improved their ability to carry out operations in preparation for North Korea's provocation" and may launch their seventh nuclear test. It restrained North Korea, which was pointed out.
According to the Korean media, it is the first time in 4 years and 7 months since November 2017 that a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier has participated in the joint training between the United States and South Korea.
US President Joe Biden confirmed at a summit meeting with South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol on the 21st of last month that he would take responsibility for "extended deterrence" to protect allies with US deterrence and military exercises. We agreed to proceed with the study to expand the scale of training.
The South Korean army said, "This training will solidify the US and South Korea's willingness to respond firmly to any provocation in the North. It shows the coalition defense capability and the US's willingness to fulfill its" extended deterrence "commitment. I emphasized.