Seoul: The Navy announced on Thursday that it has executed maritime drills in the waters off the western and southern coasts earlier this week as part of its ongoing efforts to maintain defense readiness. The exercises were specifically designed to train against potential threats from North Korea.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the four-day exercise commenced on Monday and involved the mobilization of approximately 20 surface ships and about a dozen aircraft from the Second and Third Fleets. The Second Fleet, which is responsible for defending the Yellow Sea, deployed the 3,100-ton ROKS Seoul frigate, among other warships. These drills were further supported by the U.S. Forces Korea’s AH-64E attack helicopters.

The exercises conducted in the Yellow Sea focused on training troops in response measures against threats posed by North Korean special forces and submarines. The drills also included training on logistics procedures at sea.

In addition, the Third Fleet carried out defense drills in waters off the southern coast, deploying the ROKS Gyeongnam frigate and other vessels. These exercises featured live-fire training to enhance the fleet’s operational capabilities.