Pocheon: South Korea will conduct an integrated military firepower exercise open to the public later this month, showcasing its advanced maneuvering of key defense assets, the defense ministry said Wednesday. The joint exercise will take place in three sessions at a military firing range in Pocheon, about 50 kilometers northeast of Seoul, on May 18, 21 and 26, respectively, the ministry said in a release.
According to Yonhap News Agency, this exercise marks the first joint operation involving the armed forces since the launch of the Lee Jae Myung government in June last year. The previous exercise, held in 2023, was the largest in scale to date. The upcoming event will include live-fire drills and maneuver training by joint forces. The Air Force will stage aerial demonstrations by its Black Eagles aerobatic team.
Additionally, the exercise will feature an equipment exhibition to showcase the latest weapons systems and provide visitors with hands-on experience with key defense assets. The ministry has opened up an online registration for the public to observe the exercise, with slots available for up to 1,200 people, or 400 on each day.