# DPRK condemns upcoming US-ROK drills as 'rehearsal for an aggressive war'

https://mins.news/en/item/21774

- CGTN, 2026-08-14 01:28 UTC
- World
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-08-14/DPRK-slams-upcoming-US-ROK-drills-as-rehearsal-for-an-aggressive-war--1PASL1A1jtm/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> The DPRK denounced joint US-ROK military exercises scheduled to begin Monday, calling them “a rehearsal for an aggressive war.” Its Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the drills are more provocative and dangerous than last year and vowed to respond to new threats with a higher level of deterrence.

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