North Korea Warns Against U.S.-South Korea Drills | Lubbock News

North Korea is escalating tensions by branding U.S.-South Korea military drills as a “rehearsal for war” and threatening its own “deterrent” response, even as it quietly tests ballistic missiles without official comment. While Washington and Seoul insist the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises are purely defensive, Pyongyang claims this year’s will be more provocative — involving all military assets — using the drills as cover to advance its nuclear program and solidify domestic loyalty under Kim Jong Un. With diplomacy stalled since 2019, North Korea is deepening ties with Russia and China, fueling regional anxiety as the world watches for next moves. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8923531807c25cd2