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North Korea calls Seoul a 'puppet' for its role in US maritime exercise

From The Straits Times · () English

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  • North Korea labeled South Korea a "puppet" for its participation in a U.S.-led maritime exercise.
  • Pyongyang warned that Seoul and Washington would be responsible for any "unpredictable escalation" in the region.
  • The statement came after South Korea joined the U.S. in a maritime drill.

North Korea has sharply criticized South Korea's involvement in a recent U.S.-led maritime exercise, labeling its southern neighbor a "puppet" of Washington. State media reports from Pyongyang on Friday conveyed this strong condemnation, signaling continued tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

The North Korean statement specifically warned that both Seoul and Washington would bear responsibility for any "unpredictable escalation" that might arise from such joint military activities. This rhetoric underscores Pyongyang's consistent opposition to U.S.-South Korea military cooperation, which it views as a direct threat to its security.

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— North Korean state mediaDescribing South Korea's role in the U.S.-led maritime exercise.

The maritime exercise, involving U.S. naval assets, is part of ongoing efforts by the United States and its allies to enhance regional security and deterrence capabilities. North Korea frequently denounces such drills as provocative, often responding with its own displays of military strength.

saying Seoul and Washington would need to bear responsibility for any "unpredictable escalation" in the region.

— North Korean state mediaWarning about the consequences of South Korea's participation in the U.S.-led maritime exercise.
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