South Korea and the United States are set to begin their annual joint military exercises next week, aiming to bolster defense readiness against North Korean threats.
North Korea has strongly condemned the drills, warning of the 'toughest response' and accusing the allies of escalating tensions. The exercises come amid heightened regional tensions, with North Korea viewing them as a provocation. Meanwhile, South Korea has temporarily halted some military drills after an accidental bombing incident, which could impact the broader exercises.
This year's drills mark the first major joint exercises since Donald Trump returned to the White House.
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First US-S.Korean military drills since Trump inauguration to start next week
The US and South Korean forces will begin their annual joint exercise next Monday. This will be the first major military drills by the two sides since US President Donald Trump returned to the White House in January.
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North Korea threatens 'toughest response' for South Korea-US annual joint military drill next week
The enemy states will have to pay dearly for their foolish and reckless war drills, which will lead to a self-defensive, fair, and square, threatening, toughest response from North Korea,' reports sta
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