North Korea has condemned recent joint military drills conducted by South Korea, Japan, and the United States, threatening to respond more intensively in self-defense. The exercises included air drills with US B-1B bombers and followed North Korea's recent missile launches, which are seen as a message to the incoming Trump administration. North Korea's foreign ministry expressed serious concern over these provocations, asserting the need to protect its security interests. Relations between the Koreas remain tense, with North Korea's missile activity violating UN sanctions and ongoing military support for Ukraine reported. This event took place on 01/17/2025 at the following location: Pyongyang, North Korea.
Incident Type: Political Conflict
Event Type: Statement
Total Fatalities: 0
Total Wounded: 0
Police/Military Fatalities: 0
Police/Military Wounded: 0
Civilian Fatalities: 0
Civilian Wounded: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Fatalities: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Wounded: 0
Number Arrested: 0
Source: AFP
