Ulchi Freedom Guardian Aug. 16 to 26th (Korea)

US and South Korean forces will simulate a hostage rescue during these excersizes, and it sounds like a whole lotta more provocation for ol Kimmy, judging by the amount of forces being used, and the location of the drill....

Snippet from story by the "Chosun Ilbo" below....

"This year's exercise is especially big with about 30,000 U.S. troops, including some 3,000 stationed overseas -- three times the previous size of the U.S. contingent".




english.chosun.com...

[edit on 5-8-2010 by freetree64]

I have a feeling with the overabundance of US troops involved here, it will push North korea over the top. Too close to home, and following the yellow sea drills, as well as, the recent US joint drills, this might be a little too much to take...just my two cents

Toss in the USS George Washington returning for drills in the West Sea, and I'd say you've got a sure thing.....wait till China finds out....





www.arirang.co.kr...

joongangdaily.joins.com...

This is a brief snippet from letter in regards to this excersize....


2 August 2010
Ulchi Freedom Guardian
1. "Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2010 (UFG 10) is about to begin and each of you has an important role to ensure our success. The ROK - U.S. Alliance has successfully deterred aggression on the Korean Peninsula for 57 years and UFG 10 is another opportunity for us to work together and demonstrate our resolve to ensure regional stability".




www.usfk.mil...