North Korea Escalates Tensions by Criticizing Multinational Naval Exercise 'RIMPAC'
North Korea has voiced strong criticism regarding the recently conducted multinational naval exercise, the '2026 Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC).' The North is fiercely protesting the exercise, labeling it an act that threatens international peace.
North Korean state media harshly criticized the RIMPAC exercise, describing it as the 'reckless antics of international hooligans.' Furthermore, they argued that the exercise undermines regional stability and must be firmly deterred and managed.
In particular, North Korea also showed a sharp reaction toward South Korea, which participated in the exercise. Referring to South Korea as 'puppet warmongers,' they condemned the participation as an act that heightens military tensions around the Korean Peninsula.
This reaction from North Korea is interpreted as an expression of their discomfort with the strengthening of South Korea-U.S.-Japan military cooperation and multinational exercises. Amidst the ongoing military tensions surrounding the Korean Peninsula, our military is closely monitoring North Korea's movements and maintaining a high state of readiness.