North Korea Threatens to Respond to US-South Korea Military Exercise

North Korea condemns the upcoming large-scale joint military exercise between South Korea and the United States, labeling it as ‘direct military provocation,’ and warning of taking responsive actions, even as signs suggest that border tensions are easing. North Korean Defense Minister No Kwang-chol stated that the military is tasked with the fundamental duty of defending national security in the face of the 11-day large-scale exercise between South Korea and the United States, describing these drills as a real and serious threat.