North labels UFG drills part of U.S.-ROK 'nuclear threats'



News North labels UFG drills part of U.S.-ROK ‘nuclear threats’ Annual drills attract more criticism than usual following adaptation of 'tailored deterrence' Doyun Kim August 19, 2014 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON 110819-A-QX270-340 - 501st Sustainment Brig - CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 SEOUL – The DPRK has stepped up its criticism of the annual U.S.-ROK Ulchi Freedom Guardian (UFG) military exercises, decrying the “nuclear threats” they say are behind the new U.S. and South Korea “tailored deterrence” strategy. North Korea typically voices its opposition to the joint drills, which began Monday, but state media said it takes greater offense this year. SEOUL – The DPRK has stepped up its criticism of the annual U.S.-ROK Ulchi Freedom Guardian (UFG) military exercises, decrying the “nuclear threats” they say are behind the new U.S. and South Korea “tailored deterrence” strategy. North Korea typically voices its opposition to the joint drills, which began Monday, but state media said it takes greater offense this year. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North labels UFG drills part of U.S.-ROK ‘nuclear threats’

Annual drills attract more criticism than usual following adaptation of 'tailored deterrence'

Doyun Kim August 19, 2014

North labels UFG drills part of U.S.-ROK ‘nuclear threats’

110819-A-QX270-340 - 501st Sustainment Brig - CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

SEOUL – The DPRK has stepped up its criticism of the annual U.S.-ROK Ulchi Freedom Guardian (UFG) military exercises, decrying the “nuclear threats” they say are behind the new U.S. and South Korea “tailored deterrence” strategy.

North Korea typically voices its opposition to the joint drills, which began Monday, but state media said it takes greater offense this year.

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