South Korean and US Marines have kicked off a joint reconnaissance exercise in northern parts of South Korea as part of efforts to enhance their combined operational capabilities, the South's Marine Corps said Friday.
The 10-day drills began Wednesday at training ranges in the cities of Paju and Dongducheon, near the border with North Korea, mobilizing some 70 Marines from special reconnaissance units of both countries as part of the Korea Marine Exercise Program, according to the Marine Corps.
During the exercise period, the Marines will conduct various drills focused on close-quarters combat, sniper training and reconnaissance, it said.
The Marine Corps said it plans to stage more drills with US Marines, involving units of other specialties, as part of the regular exercise program. (Yonhap)
