South Korea Begins Military Exercises Among North Korean Threats

A South Korean destroyer drops depth charges during
anti-submarine drills on Thursday. Photo from CNN

South Korea Begins Largest Anti-Submarine Drills Ever, Despite North Korea Threats -- Christian Science Monitor

South Korea has 4,500 service members from all military branches engaged in five days of anti-submarine drills. North Korea has threatened to retaliate.

South Korea began a five-day naval exercise Thursday near the disputed maritime border in spite of North Korea’s warnings of retaliation.

With 4,500 service members from all four branches of the military, this drill reportedly represents the nation’s largest anti-submarine training exercise ever. It is unusual for South Korea to independently conduct exercises of this scope without the involvement of the United States military.

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More News On South Korea's Military Exercises

South Korea begins massive military drill -- BBC
South Korea Begins Naval Exercises -- New York Times
SKorea Launches Drills Despite NKorean Threats -- New York Times/AP
South Korea drills draw North ire, no retaliation seen -- Reuters
South Korea begins massive anti-submarine drills -- CNN
S. Korea Vows Counter-Attack If North Opens Fire During Drills -- Voice of America
S. Korea dismisses DPRK warning against naval drills -- Xinhuanet
South Korea launches major naval drill -- AFP