North Korea condemns US-South Korea joint military drills

Reuters

North Korea has criticised the joint military exercises between the US and South Korea, with state media reporting that the drills demonstrate Washington’s intent to “occupy” the Korean peninsula and target its regional adversaries.

Kim Yong Bok, first vice-chief of the General Staff of the Korean People’s Army, was quoted by KCNA as saying:

“If they persist in these military rehearsals, they will inevitably face an unpleasant situation and pay a heavy price.”

The general did not comment on the recent summit between South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and US President Donald Trump.

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