SEOUL: North Korea performed a simulated “tactical nuclear assault” drill early on Saturday that included two long-range cruise missiles carrying mock nuclear warheads, in response to allied workout routines by the U.S. and South Korea, state media reported on Sunday.
The KCNA information company stated the drill was carried out to “warn the enemies of the particular nuclear conflict hazard” as Pyongyang once more vowed to bolster army deterrence in opposition to Washington and Seoul.
“The nuclear power of the DPRK will bolster up its accountable fight counteraction posture in each strategy to deter conflict and protect peace and stability,” the KCNA assertion stated.
The joint annual summertime workout routines between South Korea and the US, referred to as Ulchi Freedom Protect, got here to a detailed on Thursday after an 11-day run that includes air drills with B-1B bombers.
The KCNA information company stated the drill was carried out to “warn the enemies of the particular nuclear conflict hazard” as Pyongyang once more vowed to bolster army deterrence in opposition to Washington and Seoul.
“The nuclear power of the DPRK will bolster up its accountable fight counteraction posture in each strategy to deter conflict and protect peace and stability,” the KCNA assertion stated.
The joint annual summertime workout routines between South Korea and the US, referred to as Ulchi Freedom Protect, got here to a detailed on Thursday after an 11-day run that includes air drills with B-1B bombers.
