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North Korea warns of new ‘deterrent’ ahead of U.S.-South drills

Pyongyang describes the 11-day annual exercises due to begin on Monday as rehearsals for an invasion.

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Why it matters

North Korea has described the joint drills as invasion rehearsals and threatened a response, establishing the context for any weapons tests or military actions it may announce during the exercises.

Most affected

U.S. and South Korean military personnel — Will conduct scheduled joint exercises despite North Korean warnings of deterrent measures.

Watch next

Whether North Korea tests a weapon or takes military action during or immediately after the 11-day exercises.

Read it at The Japan Times