North Korea Made a Fiery Summit Statement Against the US and South Korea's Exercise

The North Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs made a statement regarding the 'Ulchi Freedom Shield' military exercise between the USA and South Korea, which will start on Monday, August 17 and last for 11 days. In the statement, the exercise between the USA and South Korea was described as a 'rehearsal for an aggressive war'. The statement claimed that the exercise created a different level of instability in the region and said: '(North Korea) will express its stance against enemies more clearly in order to deal with all kinds of threats and difficulties by using its legitimate right of self-defense responsibly and decisively.' The statement was included. The statement claimed that 'this year's exercise will be more serious, provocative and dangerous than last year' and that the exercise will include all the military assets and war methods of the USA and South Korea.