North Korea Condemns U.S. Military Exercises
North Korea criticized the United States for dispatching military aircraft over the Korean Peninsula multiple times this month and condemned a joint air exercise with Japan and South Korea. The North Korean foreign ministry warned of decisive action against perceived military provocations, emphasizing their right to self-defense.
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North Korea has issued a strong denunciation of the United States following several flyovers of military aircraft over the Korean Peninsula this month. According to state media outlet KCNA, the North Korean foreign ministry pointed a finger at the U.S., Japan, and South Korea for conducting joint air military exercises.
The North Korean government has declared its intention to 'strongly curb any military provocations' in light of these developments, by leveraging its right to self-defense. This statement underscores the heightened tensions in the region, as North Korea perceives these exercises as direct threats to its sovereignty.
The international community watches closely as North Korea reiterates its stance against what it deems aggressive military posturing by the U.S. and its allies. This development comes amidst ongoing discussions about security and military balance in the Asia-Pacific region.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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