The statement came a day after the start of the 11-day Freedom Shield exercise, in which several thousand soldiers are taking part. At the same time – as the North Korean politician emphasized – tension in the world related to armed conflicts, including the war in the Middle East, is growing.
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The exercises test military readiness
The exercise is also accompanied by a field training program called Warrior Shield.
Washington and Seoul emphasize that the maneuvers are of a defensive nature and are part of preparation for possible threats in the region.
North Korea announces strengthening its military potential
For years, North Korean authorities have described joint U.S.-South Korean military exercises as preparations for an invasion. In the past, they often used them as an excuse for demonstrations of force, including missile tests.
Relations between North Korea and the United States and South Korea have remained frozen for several years. The country's leader Kim Jong Un is increasingly presenting his foreign policy as part of a new Cold War.
Pyongyang is deepening cooperation with Russia and China, and maintaining relations with Iran. Both North Korea and Iran are among the few countries that supported Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Both countries are also accused by the West of supplying military equipment to Moscow.
