21.03.2025 11:21
In a statement from the North Korean Ministry of Defense, a strong reaction was expressed to the Freedom Shield Exercise conducted by the United States and South Korea in the region, warning that "if it becomes necessary to control the United States and South Korea, all options, including the use of the most destructive and deadly weapons, will be considered by our military."
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A strong reaction came from North Korea regarding the 11-day joint Freedom Shield Exercise conducted by the USA and South Korea.
In a statement from the North Korean Ministry of Defense, it was reminded that training sessions were held to "destroy secret underground tunnel networks" and "eliminate the enemy's nuclear weapons" as part of the exercise, stating, "This situation proves that the joint military exercises, which the USA and South Korea claim are for defensive purposes, are nothing more than a rehearsal for an invasion aimed at occupying North Korea from start to finish." The statement noted that the USA and South Korea have conducted many joint exercises in previous years, emphasizing that "the military provocations of enemy countries have reached a level that cannot be ignored."
"IT COULD LEAD TO THE MOST SEVERE CONSEQUENCES"
The statement emphasized that North Korean laws clearly define which tools and methods should be used against the enemy in necessary situations, warning, "If it becomes necessary to control the USA and South Korea, all options, including the use of the most destructive and deadly weapons, will be evaluated by our army." It was noted that the USA and South Korea's actions jeopardizing the security of a state with nuclear weapons could "lead to the most severe consequences," and it was stated, "We call on the USA and South Korean armies to immediately stop their irresponsible and dangerous military actions, and we warn once again about the horrific consequences they may cause."
THE USA AND SOUTH KOREA HAD CONDUCTED EXERCISES
The USA and South Korean armies conducted an 11-day joint exercise called Freedom Shield, which was stated to aim at strengthening the military intervention capabilities of the Washington-Seoul alliance. North Korea reacted strongly to the exercise, claiming that it increased regional tensions.
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