Heads up, fam! 🌏 The DPRK has just blasted the upcoming 11-day military drills by the ROK and the United States as a direct military provocation.
Defense Minister No Kwang Chol warned that the DPRK's armed forces have an absolute mission to defend national security and will adopt a thoroughgoing and resolute counteraction posture. In military speak, that means they are gearing up to respond to these war games if things get too heated.
The joint exercise, kicking off on August 18, is set to test command and control systems and troop mobilization under an upgraded security strategy designed to deter threats of nuclear warfare. Think of it like a huge PUBG or Mobile Legends squad training—only with real troops and heavy gear.
Weather has already shaken things up: a major part of the field drills will be postponed and run separately next month due to monsoon rains. But the message from the DPRK isn't changing—any sign of provocation could trigger a swift reaction.
For young pros tracking global hotspots, this is a reminder that geopolitics can be as unpredictable as our WiFi signals. Stay tuned, stay informed, and let's hope cooler heads prevail. ✌️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
