Archive · 14 Sep 2025
N. Korea Condemns Joint US, South Korea, Japan Drills
North Korea is upset about upcoming military drills by the US, South Korea, and Japan.
These drills, called Iron Mace and Freedom Edge, involve simulating nuclear attacks.
Kim Yo Jong and other officials say these drills are a display of aggression.
North Korea sees this as a continuation of confrontational policies and a potential threat to regional stability.
They have warned they will respond with counteraction if the drills continue.
North Korea has also been supported by Russia.
North Korean officials condemned upcoming joint military drills.
The drills include Freedom Edge and Iron Mace, starting on Monday.
Kim Yo Jong criticized the drills as anti-North Korean.
Pak Jong Chon described Iron Mace as nuclear war rehearsal.
North Korea threatened counteraction if the drills proceed.
- Who
- North Korea, United States, South Korea, Japan
- What
- North Korea condemns upcoming military drills.
- When
- Drills to begin on Monday.
- Where
- Korean Peninsula
- Why
- North Korea views drills as a show of force and a threat.
North Korea's View
United States, South Korea, and Japan's View
Nature of Drills
North Korea's View
A confrontational stance, potentially escalating tensions, viewed as rehearsal for nuclear war.
United States, South Korea, and Japan's View
Implied to be for defensive purposes, through their implementation.
- Key Figures
- Kim Yo Jong, Pak Jong Chon, Kim Jong Un
- Countries Involved
- North Korea, United States, South Korea, Japan, Russia
- Military Drills
- Freedom Edge, Iron Mace
- North Korean Stance
- Views drills as aggressive and a threat
- Key Event
- Joint military drills by US, S. Korea, Japan
