Tensions Rise On The Korean Peninsula As U.S. And South Korea Conduct Military Exercises

Reuters: U.S., South Korea stage assault drill; North threatens to wipe out enemies

U.S. and South Korean troops staged a big amphibious landing exercise on Saturday, storming simulated North Korean beach defenses amid heightened tension and threats by the North to annihilate its enemies.

The landing and assault drills on South Korea's east coast were part of eight weeks of joint exercises between the allies which the South has said are the largest ever. The North has denounced the exercises as "nuclear war moves" and threatened to respond with an all-out offensive.

Tension on the Korean peninsula has been high since the North conducted its fourth nuclear test in January and followed that with a long-range rocket launch last month, triggering new U.N. sanctions.

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More News On Growing Tensions On The Korean Peninsula

South Korea, U.S. deter North Korea with 'largest ever' military drill -- CNN
US, South Korea conduct major military exercise in face of North's threats -- FOX News
South Korean Drills Go Ahead Despite Northern Threats -- WSJ
N. Korea Issues Threats During US-South Korea Exercises -- Military.com/AFP
North Korea denies cyber attacks on South Korea officials -- Reuters
North Korea Blasts South Over Cyberattack Accusations -- VOA