Regarding the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises, North Korea stated that it will express the exercise of its right to self-defense through even clearer actions.
Through a commentary via the Korean Central News Agency, North Korea stated, "It is necessary to respond to the increasingly evolving and threatening actions of the enemies with new strength," adding that all aggressive war drills by enemy countries will never bring about the results they desire.
There was no mention of U.S. President Trump's directive to scale down the South Korea-U.S. joint military exercises.
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