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North Korea Warns Ahead of U.S.-South Korea Drills | Global News
- Published
- August 14, 2026
- Duration
- 1:50
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- Last updated
- Aug 16, 2026
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North Korea is flexing its muscles ahead of U.S.-South Korea military drills, calling them a “war rehearsal” and threatening “stern steps” — a familiar playbook that often triggers missile tests. The 11-day Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises, framed by both allies as purely defensive, are seen by Pyongyang as provocative and destabilizing. As tensions rise, r…
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North Korea is flexing its muscles ahead of U.S.-South Korea military drills, calling them a “war rehearsal” and threatening “stern steps” — a familiar playbook that often triggers missile tests. The 11-day Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises, framed by both allies as purely defensive, are seen by Pyongyang as provocative and destabilizing. As tensions rise, recent missile launches off North Korea’s coast hint at Kim Jong Un’s strategy to showcase his growing arsenal and rally domestic support — all
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