North Korea Warns as Drills Begin | Roanoke News

North Korea is warning the U.S. and South Korea that their upcoming military drills are a war rehearsal and vows to respond with heightened deterrence, even as it launches ballistic missiles likely tied to the exercises. With diplomacy stalled since 2019, Kim Jong Un is doubling down on nuclear buildup, deepening ties with Russia and China, and using the drills as a pretext to rally support and expand his arsenal — all while the U.S. and South Korea insist their drills are purely defensive and essential for regional security. 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/7b6e754d921e6394