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North Korea denounces South's 'duplicitous' stance on US military exercises
Pyongyang has criticised Seoul's response to joint military drills with Washington, accusing the South of contradictory behaviour. State media suggested the South Korean leadership is growing increasingly anxious about the exercises.
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North Korea has lashed out at South Korea over what it characterises as hypocritical remarks regarding the planned joint military exercises with the United States, according to official state media.
The official Korean Central News Agency reported that South Korea's response to the upcoming drills reflected growing unease and impatience from Seoul's leadership. Pyongyang's criticism underscores rising tensions on the Korean peninsula as military preparations advance.
The tirade reflects the cyclical pattern of denunciations that typically accompany large-scale joint military operations involving South Korea and the United States. Such exercises have long been a flashpoint for inter-Korean tensions, with North Korea viewing them as provocative rehearsals for invasion.
The latest exchange comes amid broader regional security concerns, with the allies maintaining that the exercises are defensive in nature and necessary for readiness. North Korea, however, continues to view such operations as threats to its security and stability.