Largest Ever US-South Korea Militairy Drill by Caroline North 9th period

The joint US-Korean exercises symbolize the largest military drills to ever take place on the Korean Peninsula, serving as a warning to Pyongyang.  They commence March 7 and involve 15,000 U.S. troops, a combat aviation brigade, marine brigade, nuclear powered submarine, and aerial tankers to refuel fighter craft.  South Korea plans to double its normal deployment by providing around 290,000 personnel including special forces for the exercises.  These exercises ultimately hold the purpose to concoct a strong offense against North Korea, and to reassure the South Korean public of their security. 

This event pertains to the United States’ foreign policy.  Throughout different periods in U.S. history, our nation maintains policies of isolationism for example prior to WWII, or exhibits major involvement in foreign affairs for example the U.S.’s global role in the 2^nd half of the 20^th century.  The United States’ role in helping South Korea today against North Korea can be compared to the U.S. intervening in the Korean War against Communist North Korea and the Soviets, as well as the U.S.’s involvement in the Vietnam War.

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