What did Korean and U.S. troops do in Goyang during the EOD drills?

They carried out joint explosive ordnance disposal training under simulated urban explosive scenarios. The exercise also included a seminar to share information on explosives and improve the teams’ operational capabilities in peacetime and wartime.

Who took part in the joint EOD drills with Korean and U.S. troops?

About 200 personnel joined the drills, including officials from each branch of the military, the U.S. 2nd Infantry Division and Korea Airports Corp. The Joint Chiefs of Staff said the exercise was meant to strengthen interoperability and cooperation among relevant agencies.

Korean, US troops conduct annual explosive ordnance disposal drills

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Korean and U.S. troops conducted joint explosive ordnance disposal drills in Goyang, just north of Seoul, from Wednesday to Thursday. The Joint Chiefs of Staff said the exercises were designed to improve interoperability and cooperation among relevant agencies. About 200 personnel, including the U.S. 2nd Infantry Division and Korea Airports Corp., took part. Officials said the drills were held annually since 2019 and were not tied to recent security developments.

Key Facts

The drills took place at the Army’s I Corps and 9th Infantry Division in Goyang, just north of Seoul, from Wednesday to Thursday.
About 200 personnel participated, including officials from each branch of the military, the U.S. 2nd Infantry Division and Korea Airports Corp.
EOD teams trained under simulated scenarios involving explosives planted in an urban area and also held a seminar on explosives and operational capabilities.
Officials said the drills have been held annually since 2019.

By Yonhap

Published Sep 17, 2026 4:44 pm KST

Korean and U.S. troops conduct joint explosive ordinance disposal (EOD) training at the Army's I Corps in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, Thursday. Courtesy of Joint Chiefs of Staff

Korean and U.S. troops have conducted joint explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) drills designed to improve interoperability and strengthen cooperation among relevant agencies, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said Thursday.

The EOD drills took place at the Army's I Corps and 9th Infantry Division in Goyang, just north of Seoul, from Wednesday to Thursday, according to the JCS.

Some 200 personnel, including officials from each branch of the military, the U.S. 2nd Infantry Division and the Korea Airports Corp., participated in the drills.

During the drills, EOD teams trained under simulated scenarios involving explosives planted in an urban area, with Korean and U.S. troops conducting joint operations to achieve a shared objective.

The troops also took part in a seminar to share information on explosives and discuss ways to improve the EOD teams' operational capabilities in peacetime and wartime.

Officials said the drills were not related to recent security developments, including the reportedly ongoing review on the possible deployment of Korean troops to the Strait of Hormuz, noting they have been held annually since 2019.

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