North Korea says US-South Korea nuclear drill requires stronger nuclear deterrent.
Pyongyang links the allies’ exercise directly to its own nuclear posture.
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“N. Korea denounces S Korea-US joint military drills, vows to bolster nuclear deterrent”
North Korea denounces S. Korea-US drills and vows stronger nuclear deterrent
Key points
- North Korea denounces a South Korea-US combined military exercise integrating conventional and US nuclear capabilities.
- Kim Jong-sik calls Iron Mace the most hideous nuclear war rehearsal against the DPRK.
- Kim says North Korea’s nuclear forces will be bolstered to cope with nuclear threats.
- Allied drills Hoguk, Freedom Flag and Keen Sword are also denounced as intensified military moves.
- Pyongyang affirms its policy of strengthening deterrence to defend sovereignty and regional peace.
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Pyongyang links the allies’ exercise directly to its own nuclear posture.