South Korean and US soldiers watch a live firing drill during joint exercises in April 2017 in Pocheon, South Korea. Photo: AFP South Korean and US soldiers watch a live firing drill during joint exercises in April 2017 in Pocheon, South Korea. Photo: AFP
South Korean and US soldiers watch a live firing drill during joint exercises in April 2017 in Pocheon, South Korea. Photo: AFP
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Fears arise that suspension of US-South Korea military exercises may have dangerous repercussions

Government officials have played down the potential impact on military readiness and effectiveness, but defence experts issue warnings

Topic |   South Korea
Andrew McCormickLee Jeong-ho
Andrew McCormick and Lee Jeong-ho

Updated: 5:46am, 24 Aug, 2018

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South Korean and US soldiers watch a live firing drill during joint exercises in April 2017 in Pocheon, South Korea. Photo: AFP South Korean and US soldiers watch a live firing drill during joint exercises in April 2017 in Pocheon, South Korea. Photo: AFP
South Korean and US soldiers watch a live firing drill during joint exercises in April 2017 in Pocheon, South Korea. Photo: AFP
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