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North Korean officials have strongly condemned upcoming joint military exercises involving the US, South Korea, and Japan. Kim Yo Jong warned that these drills demonstrate an anti-North Korean confrontational stance that will bring bad results. Pak Jong Chon described the exercises as nuclear war rehearsals that pose grave security challenges. The condemnation comes as North Korea maintains its status as an irreversible nuclear state with strengthened ties to Russia.

Key Points: North Korea Slams US South Korea Japan Military Drills as Provocation

  • North Korea condemns Freedom Edge trilateral exercise as offensive war drill
  • Warns of intensified counteraction against US-South Korea-Japan military moves
  • Kim Yo Jong slams nuclear deterrence guidelines as dangerous idea
  • Pak Jong Chon calls Iron Mace a nuclear war rehearsal against North Korea
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N.Korea slams joint military drills by US, S.Korea, Japan

Kim Yo Jong and Pak Jong Chon condemn Freedom Edge and Iron Mace exercises, warning of "counteraction" against US-South Korea-Japan military drills near North Korea.

"The reckless show of strength made by the three countries will inevitably bring bad results to themselves - Kim Yo Jong"

Pyongyang, Sep 14

Senior officials of North Korea have condemned upcoming military drills by the US, South Korea and Japan, media reported on Sunday.

Seoul will launch two simultaneous drills on Monday, including Freedom Edge, a trilateral outdoor multi-domain exercise with the US and Japan, and Iron Mace, a tabletop drill simulating a nuclear-attack response with the US, the official Korean Central News Agency reported.

Kim Yo Jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), said the "Guidelines for Nuclear Deterrence and Nuclear Operations on the Korean Peninsula" fabricated by the US and South Korea are a dangerous idea, Xinhua news agency reported.

She said the North Korea will regard it as an unfiltered demonstration of their anti-North Korean confrontational stand and "succession" of confrontational policy.

The reckless show of strength made by the three countries in real action near North Korea will inevitably bring bad results to themselves, she added.

Pak Jong Chon, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission of the WPK, said Iron Mace is a "nuclear war rehearsal aimed at using nuclear weapons against North Korea from A to Z," while the Freedom Edge is the most comprehensive and offensive war drill for aggression in its scale, content and nature.

The reckless military moves of the three countries pose a grave challenge to the security interests of our state and a major danger of undermining regional stability and escalating military tension, he added.

Pak stressed that if the hostile forces persist in their muscle-flexing, the North Korea will respond to them with "counteraction in a very clear and intensified way".

Since a failed summit with the US in 2019 on denuclearisation, North Korea has repeatedly said it will never give up its nuclear weapons and declared itself an "irreversible" nuclear state.

N.Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been emboldened by the war in Ukraine, securing critical support from Russia after sending thousands of North Korean troops to fight alongside Moscow.

Moscow and Pyongyang signed a mutual defence pact last year when Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the reclusive state.

- IANS

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Priya S
As an Indian, I worry how this affects Asia's security balance. The Russia-North Korea alliance is particularly dangerous. Hope our government maintains strategic neutrality while advocating for peace.
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Michael C
The US and allies have every right to conduct defensive drills when facing a nuclear-armed regime that constantly threatens its neighbors. North Korea's rhetoric shows why these exercises are necessary.
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Ananya R
Both sides need to step back. Military posturing never solved anything. India should use its diplomatic channels to encourage de-escalation. The last thing Asia needs is another conflict.
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Siddharth J
The Russia-North Korea defense pact is worrying. With Putin's support, Kim Jong Un feels emboldened. This could destabilize the entire region. Hope China also plays a responsible role in calming tensions.
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Nisha Z
While I don't support North Korea's nuclear program, I understand their security concerns. Constant military drills near their border would make any country nervous. There has to be a better way forward.

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