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CAMP MUJUK, South Korea – U.S. Marines from 3d Marine Division and Republic of Korea Marines from the ROK 1st and 2nd Marine Divisions concluded Korean Marine Exchange Program 25.2 in August 2025, the latest iteration of the two countries’ semi-annual exercise.
The ROK-U.S. Alliance continuously works towards upholding a prosperous Indo-Pacific. Throughout the month-long exercise, the two Marine Corps conducted a variety of events to include live-fire ranges, mountain warfare training, explosive ordnance disposal training and tactical combat casualty care.
The exercise culminated with a simulated force-on-force amphibious assault and a simulated air assault. This culminating event showcased the skills practiced throughout the exercise in a test of the two forces’ abilities to accomplish shared objectives with combined capabilities.
KMEP 25.2 also takes place in the U.S. Marine Corps' 250th year, a milestone that underscores the importance of enduring alliances. This exercise with the Republic of Korea military highlights our strong partnership and commitment to peace and security on the Korean Peninsula, while innovating training methods and testing the capabilities of modern assets.
“It’s an honor to continue training with our counterparts in the ROK Marine Corps,” said Maj. Gen. Kyle Ellison, commanding general of 3d Marine Division. “Their exceptional professionalism and tactical expertise make our alliance stronger, and we remain dedicated to strengthening this vital partnership that ensures peace and stability in the region.”
In addition to the culminating event, ROK and U.S. Marines continued strengthening their logistical support abilities in the region, including bilateral air resupply and casualty extraction drills.
“We are committed to adapting to changes and upholding our shared goal of maintaining regional peace,” said Maj. Gen. Young-Kil Choi, commanding general of 2nd ROK Marine Division. “We are dedicated to fostering an ironclad partnership through realistic field training with the U.S. Marine Corps, staying tactically and operationally aligned to defend our shared values.”
KMEP 25.2 exemplified the unwavering bond that ROK and U.S. Marines share through combined training to maintain security in the region. Every training event in the exercise forges the commitment of the ROK and U.S. to maintain peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.
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| Date Taken: | 08.08.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 08.13.2025 00:13 |
| Story ID: | 545146 |
| Location: | POHANG, KR |
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