North Korea fiercely criticizes the ongoing South- Korea-US joint military exercise as a threat to its national security; Pyongyang criticizes Tokyo for inciting confrontation between the two Koreas, threatens to strike against US military bases in Japan
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    • According to reports, North Korea has criticized the ongoing South- Korea-US joint military exercise joint military ‘Foal Eagle’ as a flagrant provocation and a threat to its own national security. In the meantime, while negating the possibility of holding a bilateral dialogue with Washington, the Minju Josun, the North Korean Cabinet’s official newspaper, has reportedly stated that Pyongyang-Washington bilateral relations has recently deteriorated to the point that there is no longer any need to hold such talk. 1

    In another development, according to reports, North Korea has expressed strong resentment against Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s recent statement that North Korea is fated for collapse. Pyongyang has accused Abe of inciting confrontation and leading anti-Pyongyang activities. 2 In fact, in retaliation to the recent report of use of nuclear armed US B-52 bombers in the ongoing US-South Korea joint military drill, the North Korean army has threatened to strike against US military bases in Japan. 3

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