North Korea condemned the US, South Korea and Japan military exercise – Mehr News Agency | RCO News Agency

According to Mehr news agency, quoted by Reuters, North Korea condemned the joint military exercise of the US, South Korea and Japan and warned that if it is necessary to defend the government and people of North Korea, it will take necessary and urgent measures.

North Korea’s Ministry of Defense announced in a statement: We strongly warn the United States and its followers against hostile actions against North Korea to immediately stop these hostile actions, which cause instability and provocation; Actions that can lead to a military confrontation in the Korean Peninsula and its surrounding environment and lead the situation to a real military war.

Last week, the United States, South Korea and Japan held a 3-day joint military exercise called “Edge of Freedom” in which fighter jets, maritime patrol planes and the USS George Washington nuclear aircraft carrier are participating in this exercise.

At the same time, North Korea’s official news agency (KCNA) also reported in a statement that “(North Korea’s) military will have all available options and will take immediate measures to preemptively control the danger if necessary, and at the same time stop the military activities of the United States and its allies.” He observes closely.