07.03.2025 09:01
North Korea issued a warning to the United States and South Korea, who are preparing to begin the joint Freedom Shield exercise, stating, "Our enemies will pay a terrible price due to their foolish and reckless war drills that force a sovereign state to take the most severe measures for self-defense."
A statement from North Korea has emerged that will escalate tensions on the Korean Peninsula and its surroundings. In a statement published by the official North Korean media, it was reminded that the United States and South Korea will begin the joint Freedom Shield Exercise next week, and it was stated, "In this exercise, a full-scale war will be simulated against our country."
In the statement, it was argued that the exercises, which North Korea's enemies claim are "annual" and "defensive," increase regional tensions, and it was commented, "It is not surprising that the world watches with unprecedented concern and anxiety how March will unfold on the Korean Peninsula."
"A RESPONSE HAS BECOME INEVITABLE"
The statement emphasized that the United States and South Korea have continued their joint military activities even before the Freedom Shield Exercise, criticizing the arrival of the U.S. nuclear submarine USS Carl Vinson in South Korea and the joint live-fire exercise conducted by the U.S. and South Korean armies. The statement noted, "No country in the world can remain silent in the face of increasing security threats," and added, "A response has become inevitable."
Referring to the statement, "We have clearly stated that if the U.S. continues to break records in military displays of force, we will have no choice but to break records in implementing strategic deterrence," it was stated, "Our enemies will pay a terrible price due to foolish and reckless war exercises that force a sovereign state to take the most severe measures to defend itself."
THE FREEDOM SHIELD EXERCISE WILL START ON MARCH 10
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 March 21, 2025. It was emphasized that the exercise aims to strengthen the military intervention capabilities of the Washington-Seoul alliance.