South Korean Capital Division Engagement at Phu Cat

Between January 23 and 29, the South Korean army Capital Division deploys six companies on a search-and-destroy mission near Phu Cat, in South Vietnam. Following contact with a North Vietnamese force, the Koreans quickly execute an encircling maneuver, trapping the enemy. Over six days, the Korean troops slowly tighten the cordon. The North Vietnamese lose 278 men to 11 killed for the Koreans. The successful action demonstrates the ongoing effectiveness of Korean troops in their area of operations.¹