North Korea threats military moves over US-South Korea drills

North Korea has threatened to take unspecified "responsible" military steps in response to South Korea and the United States conducting their annual joint military drills, which this year involve 48 field exercises, twice the number held last year. The North Korean military will continue to monitor the actions of their enemies. The 11-day Freedom Shield joint military drills between South Korea and the United States will integrate live exercises with constructive simulations, focusing on deterring North Korea's nuclear threats. Pyongyang has issued a warning of consequences in response to these drills.