S. Korea, U.S. conduct joint military exercises aimed at enhancing nighttime strike capabilities

The army forces of South Korea and the U.S. have held a special target exercise, aimed at enhancing strike capabilities in nighttime conditions.

South Korea's Army Special Warfare Command said Friday that around 250 troops from the two countries as well as 16 aircraft took part in the drill, including South Korea's CH-47 Chinook helicopters and the U.S. Black Hawks.

The training involved clearing paths in pitch-black darkness using advanced equipment to swiftly and precisely strike the enemy's critical facilities.

The joint 'special target exercise' was conducted over the past four days, from Monday through Wednesday.