North Korea objects to upcoming US-South Korea military drills.
North Korea denounced the August 17-27 US-South Korea Ulchi Freedom Shield drills as a provocation that raises tensions.
OriginalSourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityPublished01:00 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityPublished01:00 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“North Korea threatens to exercise self-defense as it slams US-South Korea military drills - apnews.com”
North Korea says it may exercise self-defense and criticizes US-South Korea military drills - apnews.com
Key points
- North Korea threatens to exercise right to self-defense over U.S.-South Korea drills.
- Drills described as Ulchi Freedom Shield, annual large-scale exercises to start Monday.
- North Korea calls drills a 'rehearsal for an aggressive war' and more provocative.
- Analysts say DPRK may conduct more weapons tests in coming days.
- Kim Jong Un focusing on expanding nuclear arsenal amid diplomacy breakdowns.
Other reports
- SourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al JazeeraSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera
“North Korea fumes over upcoming US-South Korea military drills”
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6 6 North Korea objects to upcoming US-South Korea military drills.
North Korea denounced the August 17-27 US-South Korea Ulchi Freedom Shield drills as a provocation that raises tensions.