N. Korean state media criticizes upcoming US- S. Korea military drill

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  • N. Korean state media criticizes upcoming US- S. Korea military drill

North Korea has denounced a joint US-South Korea military exercise scheduled for next week, saying, "The enemies will pay a horrible price."

The US and South Korean militaries announced on Thursday that their annual joint exercise Freedom Shield will be held for 11 days starting next Monday. The drill is based on simulated emergencies on the Korean Peninsula.

The North's state-run Korean Central News Agency said in a commentary on Friday that the exercise "will bring a storm of aggravating the security situation to the Korean Peninsula."

Source- NHK World