South Korean marines stage amphibious landing exercise

South Korean marines in amphibious armoured vehicles waded ashore under the guns of patrolling warships as part of large-scale military exercises that organisers say are necessary to prepare for any North Korean threats. The amphibious landing practice, held near Pohang on South Korea's east coast, is part of the 12-day Hoguk 22 field exercises, which have included some drills with US troops, such as a river-crossing exercise last week. "Our goal is to be equipped with immediate response capabilities, regardless of time, location and circumstances if we are tasked with a mission," South Korean Marine Corps Colonel Kim Tae-won told reporters. - Reuters