Pyongyang Calls Latest U.S.-S. Korean Drills A ‘Provocation’

North Korea has condemned last week’s joint air exercise by the U.S. and South Korea, calling it provocative, reports Reuters.

On Monday, the North Korean military called last week’s Vigilant Storm drills as an “open provocation” and “dangerous war drill,” vowing to “thoroughly and mercilessly” counter any provocations.

The six-day exercise concluded on Saturday. Meanwhile, last week Pyongyang launched several missiles, including an intercontinental ballistic missile that failed,...