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More Joint Drills May Be Held With U.S.

December 01 2010

South Korea

South Korea is considering holding more military drills with the United States in an attempt to deter North Korea, United Press International reports.

A four-day joint drill concluded on Wednesday in the Yellow Sea. The exercise included a U.S. aircraft carrier, 7,300 personnel and 10 ships.

Seoul has contacted Washington about carrying out "several rounds" of joint military exercises, said a senior South Korean military official.

The next exercise could take place as early...

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