North Korea has condemned the recent joint military drills between the US, South Korea and Japan. Pyongyang's Ministry of Defense issued the condemnation in a statement on Saturday (November 23). At this time, the country warns that they will take immediate action if necessary to protect the state. British news agency Reuters reported this news.
Last week, the three countries conducted a three-day joint exercise called 'Freedom Edge'. The US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington took part in the exercise along with fighter jets and maritime patrol aircraft.
North Korea's Defense Ministry said, 'We warn the United States and its allies to immediately stop further provocation and destabilization of hostilities toward North Korea, which could turn the military conflict on and around the Korean Peninsula into a real armed conflict.'
In a statement published by state media KCNA, the North Korean military will keep all options ready and take immediate action if necessary to control the risk while closely monitoring the military activities of the United States and its allies.
