With the help of helicopters and warplanes, thousands of US and South Korean troops conducted amphibious exercises a large scale. This is the focus of joint military exercises Annual "Young Eagles" which has been strongly criticized North Korea.
A total of 7,600 troops, including 3,500 Marines, with 80 aircraft, 30 ships and dozens of armored vehicles and tanks, took part in the maneuvers are assumed to occupy a bridge along the coast Pohang, Seoul, about 360 km to the south.
Under the supervision of the US Army Command and Korea, amphibious exercises are the focus of the exercise "Young Eagles" lasted 8 weeks, is expected to end on 24/4.