US to deploy additional units in S Korea

January 08, 2014 02:15

The US will deploy an additional Army combat force of 800 soldiers to South Korea with tanks and armored troop carrier as part of its ongoing rebalancing efforts within Asia-Pacific region.

"The deployment of 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment to S Korea is part of US enduring rebalancing efforts within the Asia-Pacific region, and allows for greater responsiveness to better meet theater operational requirements," Pentagon spokesman Army Colonel Steve Warren told reporters.

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