K-9 Self-Propelled Howitzers Mobilized... Northwest Islands Naval Firing Drill Conducted

"Overwhelming Retaliation Against Any North Korean Provocation"

Our military conducted the first naval live-fire exercise of the Northwest Islands Unit this year.

The military announced that on the 19th, the 6th Marine Brigade under the Northwest Islands Defense Command and the Yeonpyeong Unit conducted the first quarter naval live-fire exercise at Baengnyeongdo and Yeonpyeongdo in Incheon, with the participation of K-9 self-propelled howitzers.

This live-fire exercise is a defensive training regularly conducted to maintain combat readiness posture, and was carried out in compliance with the armistice agreement regulations under the observation of the international inspection team belonging to the Military Armistice Commission and the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission.

Additionally, for the safety of island residents, prior navigation warnings were issued and resident meetings were held. Safety text messages and announcements were made before the exercise, and evacuation guidance teams were deployed to prepare for any contingencies, ensuring public safety measures were prioritized throughout the exercise.

The military stated, "Our forces always maintain the capability and posture to overwhelmingly retaliate against any provocations from North Korea," and added, "We will continue to enhance the completeness of the military readiness posture of the Northwest Islands Unit through regular naval live-fire exercises."

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