North Korea threatened on Friday an 'unprecedentedly persistent, strong' response as South Korea and the United States gear up for annual military exercises as part of efforts to fend off the North's growing nuclear and missile threats.
"In case the U.S. and South Korea carry into practice their already-announced plan for military drills which the DPRK ... regards as preparations for an aggression war, they will face unprecedentedly persistent and strong counteractions," the statement said.
The statement came less than two hours after South Korea announced joint tabletop exercises next week aimed at improving operations of American nuclear assets, and regular springtime drills next month.of missiles last year, including intercontinental ballistic missiles that could strike anywhere in the United States, while resuming preparations for its first nuclear test since 2017.
It would be their first such exercises since both sides agreed last year to hold them annually, with Seoul seeking to bolster confidence in- its military capability, especially nuclear forces, to deter attacks on its allies.
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