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North Korea warns of ‘negative consequences’ for U.S.-S. Korea military drills
North Korea's defense chief on Monday condemned an upcoming large-scale joint military exercise between the United States and South Korea and warned of "negative consequences."
North Korea furious over South Korea-US military drills
North Korea will react with “resolute counteraction” in the event of provocations from upcoming joint military drills between South Korea and the US, its defence chief said.
What North Korea’s removal of loudspeakers means for South Korea
North Korea’s recent move to dismantle some of its loudspeakers along the border can be interpreted as a sign of Pyongyang seeking alleviation of military tension between the two Koreas, but several risks exist,
North Korea warns of 'resolute counteraction' over US-South Korea drills
SEOUL: North Korea will react with "resolute counteraction" in the event of provocations from upcoming joint military drills between South Korea and the United States, its defence chief said on Monday (Aug 11) in a state media dispatch.
South Korea's military says North Korea is removing speakers from their tense border
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s military said Saturday it detected North Korea removing some of its loudspeakers from the inter-Korean border, days after the South dismantled its own front-line speakers used for anti-North Korean propaganda broadcasts, in a bid to ease tensions.
North Korea starts dismantling some border loudspeakers, South Korea says
The military said further confirmation was needed on whether the dismantling was taking place across all areas.
North Korea Threatens Retaliation Over US-South Korea Military Drills
North Korea has warned of taking retaliatory action if the joint military exercise between the United States and South Korea from August 18 to 28 triggers provocation.
North Korea Warns of Reprisal Against South Korea-US Drills Despite Signs of Tensions Easing
North Korea's Defence Minister No Kwang Chol said its military has an "absolute mission" to defend national security against the large-scale 11-day drills by South Korea and the United States, which he said posed a real and dangerous threat.
North Korea issues warning over "provocative" US drills with Seoul
The drills, which will kick off next week, are a "direct military provocation" against North Korea, Pyongyang said.
What’s behind North Korea’s ‘unusual’ reaction to US-South Korea drills?
Observers say they’re surprised by Pyongyang’s shift in tone towards the Ulchi Freedom Shield drills, which begin on August 18.
N. Korea ready to act over US-S. Korea drills
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