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North Korea has criticised Japan's military modernization, accusing Tokyo of moving toward preemptive capabilities with U.S. backing. The NK rhetoric follows Tokyo's deployment of long-range missiles and a White Paper warning of regional risks, while allied talks and drills intensify in the Indo-Pacific.
The United States and South Korea have issued a joint statement confirming the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises will proceed, testing defensive operations and emergency drills amid continuing North Korean threats. Officials say the drills emphasize unmanned systems, cyber operations, and electronic disruption, while Pyongyang denounces the exercises as provocative.
North Korea has conducted a multi-system drill involving drones, cruise missiles, ballistic missiles and rocket artillery, aiming to showcase an integrated strike network. South Korea’s military reports short-range missiles and increased readiness following trilateral exercises with the US and Japan.