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North Korea, Kim and Naval Drills

US and Ally Stage Naval Drills in Warning to North Korea
Participating U.S. forces included the Arleigh-Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence and a maritime patrol aircraft, according to South Korean naval officials. South Korea contributed roughly 10 aircraft and 10 warships, including the destroyer ROKS Yulgok Yi I.
Kim Jong-un tells North Korean army to prepare for war
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said that the most “crucial task” for the country’s armed forces is to make “full preparations for war”.
Kim Jong Un Oversees North Korea's Tank Firing Drills and Special Operations Training
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised a firing drill and tactical training by military special forces on Tuesday (May 13), state media reported on Wednesday (May 14). Still photographs released by the KCNA state news agency showed Kim observing the drills and meeting with military officials and soldiers.
North Korea emboldens military with drone drills and Russian aid
Kim Jong Un emphasized that the North Korean army's key task is to prepare completely for war. He made this statement during tactical exercises using drones, which he supervised. What do you need to know?
North Korea intensifies war readiness with drone drills
Kim Jong Un stressed the importance of the North Korean army being fully prepared for war. He made this statement while supervising tactical exercises involving drones. What do you need to know? Kim Jong Un urged the North Korean army to maintain full war readiness,
North Korea's Kim supervises special operations' drills, urges full preparations for war
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has supervised combined tactical drills of special operations, stressing that the most "crucial" task for the North's armed forces is to make full preparations for war.
Photos Show Allied Jets Escorting US Bombers in New Frontline Drills
The exercise reaffirms the intention between Japan and the U.S. not to tolerate unilateral changes to the status quo by force ...
Can South Korea, Japan forces train together? Joint drill denial reveals unresolved trauma
Many South Koreans may find it difficult to accept the idea of their soldiers training beside Japanese troops, analysts say.
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US flies long-range bomber for drill with South Korea, as the North marks a key state anniversary
South Korea’s Defense Ministry said in a statement that the U.S. bombers participated in a South Korea-U.S. aerial drill meant to ... South Korea and Japan where they reaffirmed ...
US ally plans long-range missile test amid China and Russia threats
Japan is set to conduct an anti-ship missile firing drill on its territory, as Chinese and Russian naval forces continue ...
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North blasts South Korea for military drill with US
North Korea ... drill". Nearly 28,000 U.S. troops have been based on the peninsula since the 1950s. "The acts of perfidy on the part of the South Korean authorities have greatly disappointed ...
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PHL to host military drills with US, Japan, Korea, UK
THE Philippines will host a joint military training with the US, Japan, South Korea and the UK aimed at improving military readiness, interoperability and regional defense capabilities.
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US Treasury's Bessent Encouraged by 'Productive' Japan, South Korea Trade Talks
US Treasury's Bessent Encouraged by 'Productive' Japan, South Korea Trade Talks WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was encouraged by "productive" early trade talks ...
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US has brokered 'potential' trade deals with Japan, South Korea and India, Trump says
The US has brokered "potential" trade deals with Japan, South Korea, and India, President Donald Trump said Wednesday amid his ongoing global tariff war. Trump maintained that he is in no ...
North Korea slams US for B-1B bomber use in joint South Korea military exercises
The air forces of South Korea and the U.S. will also kick off a two-week joint exercise known as "Freedom Flag" on Thursday, the defence ministry said, with fifth-generation stealth fighter jets ...
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US to offer Saudi Arabia $100bn weapons deal as Trump visit planned: Report
Japan, South Korea and Australia. US Air Force B-1B bombers, centre, fly in formation with South Korea’s Air Force F-35A fighter jets over the South Korean Peninsula during a joint air ...