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North Korea Direct Military Threat to US-South Korea-Japan by 2024?
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South Korea•Japan•United States•Freedom Edge•North Korean•North Korea•Asian•NATO•North Korean Foreign Ministry•Asia
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Statements from North Korean state media; major news agencies
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South Korea, Japan, and US Conduct Three-Day 'Freedom Edge' Military Exercise to Counter North Korean Threats
Jun 29, 2024, 10:50 PM
South Korea, Japan, and the United States conducted their first joint military exercise named 'Freedom Edge' from June 27 to June 29, 2024. The three-day, multi-domain drills took place in waters off southern South Korea and involved naval and air forces. The exercise aimed to counter North Korean threats and enhance operational cooperation among the three nations. North Korea condemned the drills, labeling them an 'Asian version of NATO' and warned of 'fatal consequences.' The North Korean Foreign Ministry asserted that the exercise signifies the formation of a military bloc similar to NATO in Asia. During the drills, North Korea attempted a ballistic missile test.
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