# DPRK warns of retaliatory measures over US-South Korea drill

https://mins.news/en/item/25710

- TASS, 2026-08-19 03:47 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2174905

> North Korea said it would exercise its right to self-defense more actively in response to the US-South Korea Ulchi Freedom Shield drill. KCNA called the exercise, which began August 17, the “most immediate and open threat” to the DPRK and regional security, saying it covers ground, maritime, air, space, cyber and psychological information operations.

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