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(27 Aug 2025)
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Yeoju, South Korea - 27 August 2025
1. Wide of South Korea and U.S. military forces conducting joint river-crossing drills on Namhan River
2. Various of U.S. and South Korea military vehicles crossing a pontoon bridge
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Lt. Col. Shawn M. Cook, Commander of the 11th Engineer Battalion of U.S. Army: ++SOUNDBITE SPLIT SCREEN WITH SHOT1 AND IS OVERLAID BY SHOT 2-4++
"Today's training highlights the U.S.-ROKA (Republic of Korea Army, the official name for South Korea) relationship and the strengthening of our alliance. This wet gap crossing is one of the most complex engineering missions we do. And we've done it today in a realistic combat environment. I appreciate my partners with the ROKA, (and) the 7th Engineer Brigade for coming out here, partnering with us."
4. Various of military boats conducting drills
STORYLINE:
The South Korea and U.S. militaries on Wednesday held a joint training exercise near a river in Yeoju, southeast of South Korea's capital, as part of their annual Freedom Shield combined exercise.

The drill showed South Korean and American military personnel practicing crossing wet gaps.

Troops from the South Korean Army’s 7th Engineer Brigade and the U.S. 2nd Infantry Division, as well as South Korea-U.S. Combined Division’s 11th Engineer Battalion, took part in the drills.

During the event, troops constructed a pontoon bridge using equipment including amphibious bridging vehicles.

The aim of the drill was to enhance joint amphibious operation capability and interoperability.

AP Video shot by Yong-ho Kim

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