US, South Korea conduct joint naval exercises

(VOVWORLD) - South Korea and the United States began 5 days of joint naval drills in the waters around the Korean peninsula on Monday amid high tensions over North Korea's nuclear and missile program.

The US Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan is seen in waters around Okinawa, southwest of the Korean peninsula, October 9, 2017. (Photo: Reuters)

Around 40 Navy ships from both countries, including the nuclear-powered USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier and 2 Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers, are taking part in the exercises on the east and west coasts of the peninsula. The US’s 7^th Fleet said these exercises aim to enhance “communications, interoperability, and partnership” between the two nations.

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