The United States and South Korea have launched a two-week military exercise designed to improve their ability to fight North Korea, a long-standing mission that is increasingly the focus of fewer U.S. military personnel operating from new positions far from the demilitarized zone. The annual exercise -- Ulchi Focus Lens '05 -- began Aug. 21 and concludes Sept. 2. It is the culminating drill for a yearlong set of exercises between the two nations. U.S. Army Gen. Leon LaPorte, commander...
