In pictures: British soldiers tackle challenging conditions on exercise in South Korea

British soldiers have been training alongside their South Korean counterparts as part of Exercise Imjin Warrior 23 - which presented the troops with challenges they had not encountered before.

Some 120 members of C Company 'The Rabbits', 1st Battalion Scots Guards took part in the exercise, which demonstrated the UK's enduring commitment to enhancing Indo-Pacific security by shifting greater resources to the region. 

"The past two years have been a whirlwind for C Company," said Company Commander Major Teasdale.

"From the global ceremonial stage to the tunnels of Gibraltar, the gales of the South Atlantic and the deserts of the Middle East, Korea has presented its own unique challenges."

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Maj Teasdale added: "In addition to facing an enemy with a completely different doctrine, the mountainous terrain, dense jungle-like forests and unique urban interfaces are unlike anything the Company has seen before.

"However, the Company has taken it in its stride, demonstrating incredible resilience, adaptability and professionalism. I am immensely proud of them."