U.S. and South Korean soldiers held a joint river-crossing drill on Thursday (May 30) aimed at enhancing military capabilities.<br/> <br />More than 300 U.S. soldiers and 95 South Korean soldiers participated in the exercise, constructing temporary floats for tanks and armoured vehicles to cross the Imjin River.<br/> <br />A South Korean military official said 14 tanks and 16 armoured vehicles from both South Korea and the U.S. were mobilized for the training.<br/> <br />The United States has about 30,000 troops in South Korea to support the country's 650,000-strong armed forces. Neighbour North Korea has some 1.2 million troops, mostly stationed along the border.<br/> <br />North and South Korea are technically at war since the 1950-53 Korean War ended in a truce without a peace treaty.
