10.03.2025 07:41
North Korea condemned the joint Freedom Shield exercise to be conducted by the United States and South Korea in the region, warning that "this is a dangerous and provocative act that could turn the tension between the two sides into a real war with a single accidental shot." The statement emphasized that measures would be increased in response to the threats from the United States.
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The joint Freedom Shield Exercise announced by the United States and South Korea, which will begin today, has received a strong reaction from North Korea. In a written statement from the North Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the insistence of the United States and South Korea on conducting large-scale joint military exercises despite Pyongyang's warnings was condemned, stating, "The foundation of these war exercises traditionally staged by the United States and South Korea lies in their persistent and unchanging ambition to ensure the collapse of our regime." The statement argued that the Freedom Shield Exercise also increases the risk of conflict, warning, "This is a dangerous and provocative act that could turn the tension between the two sides into real war with a single accidental shot."
"MILITARY TENSION HAS REACHED A BREAKING POINT"
In the statement, it was asserted that the United States continues its anti-North Korea policies even after the change of government, stating, "The political and military tension between the United States and North Korea has now reached a breaking point due to the crazy war games directed at our country, and it has become increasingly dangerous." The statement emphasized that the United States and South Korea have expanded the scope of the Freedom Shield Exercise this year, noting, "It is clear that the United States is trying to create a vicious cycle of tension by continuously conducting large-scale war exercises, including Freedom Shield, and making the situation on the Korean Peninsula and in the region unmanageable."
"THE U.S. WILL FACE A SEVERE SECURITY THREAT"
The statement claimed that the actions of the United States have increased the legitimate security concerns of regional countries, stating, "The fact that the bilateral and multilateral exercises led by the United States resemble a real war demonstrates the legitimacy of our policy to deter nuclear war threats from enemies." It was reminded that North Korea will continue its strategic deterrence activities in response to the U.S. military displays, warning, "As long as the United States maintains its hostile policy against North Korea, it will face an even greater security threat." It was emphasized that measures against U.S. threats towards North Korea will be increased, stating, "To achieve lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula and in the region, our responsible efforts to develop nuclear weapons will be doubled."
IT STARTS TODAY
In a statement from the U.S. military, it was announced that the joint Freedom Shield Exercise with South Korea will take place from March 10 to 21, 2025. It was emphasized that the exercise aims to strengthen the military intervention capabilities of the Washington-Seoul alliance. North Korea had previously claimed that the exercise increases regional tension.
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