"That exercise has resumed as planned, and we are conducting the exercise as planned," Shear said. "US forces went on an enhanced status as part of the exercise."
On Monday, South Korea and the United States commenced the Ulchi Freedom Guardian (UFG) drill amid intensified military tension with North Korea.
"That exercise was suspended temporarily, I believe the day before yesterday, in order to allow the US side to coordinate with the South Korean side on the exchange of artillery," Shear said.
(Sputnik)
21/8/15
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- U.S. defense officials say America's annual military exercise with South Korea has been halted as tensions with North Korea spike and Pyongyang issues threats of war.
The officials say
the U.S. is monitoring the situation, but hasn't taken any other
military steps. It was unclear if the exercise would resume.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un Friday declared his front-line troops in a "quasi-state of war" and ordered them to prepare for battle against South Korea in response to an exchange of artillery fire on the border Thursday.
The annual exercise began Monday and was slated to end next Friday.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to discuss the matter publicly.
Associated Press
dailystar.com.lb 21/8/15
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un Friday declared his front-line troops in a "quasi-state of war" and ordered them to prepare for battle against South Korea in response to an exchange of artillery fire on the border Thursday.
The annual exercise began Monday and was slated to end next Friday.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to discuss the matter publicly.
Associated Press
dailystar.com.lb 21/8/15
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