April 26, 2024
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South Korean military to hold two-week field training exercise this month

4500 soldiers to undergo training at the Korea Combat Training Center (KCTC) in Gangwon province

The South Korean military plans to hold a two-week field training exercise starting on April 20, the country's Ministry of National Defense (MND) confirmed on Wednesday.

Confirming earlier reports by Yonhap News Agency, the MND told NK News that while there remains the possibility that the plans will change, the training will involve around 4500 soldiers and is set to be held at the Korea Combat Training Center (KCTC) in the country's Gangwon Province.

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