Navy Seeks More ASW Training With U.S.

The head of the South Korean navy says its forces want to double the number of joint anti-submarine warfare drills to be conducted with the U.S. this year, reports Xinhua, China's state news agency.

The government also called for an increase in the overall number of combined exercises with the U.S., navy officials said.

The U.S. and South Korea generally hold about 10 anti-submarine warfare exercises annually, including those held as part of the major Key Resolve/Foal Eagle...