Last S Korean troops leave Iraq - Democratic Underground

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Last S Korean troops leave Iraq

Source: BBC

South Korea has withdrawn the last of its troops from Iraq, ending what was once the third-largest mission there, after the US and UK deployments.

About 600 soldiers were greeted in Seoul after leaving their base near Irbil, in the north of Iraq.

South Korea sent about 3,600 soldiers to Iraq in 2004 but later scaled back the force due to public opposition.

A number of countries have withdrawn from Iraq recently as a UN mandate authorising their presence expires.

Read more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7791071.stm

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