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Drills Cut as Tensions Escalate | Tulsa News
U.S. and South Korea cut joint drills short amid rising tensions after North Korea’s missile barrage, a move seen as goodwill—but Kim Yo Jong dismisses it, calling the exercises still aggressive and dampening hopes for revived nuclear talks. While U.S. forces say drills pose no threat and reaffirm regional commitment, North Korea leverages the stalemate by deepening ties with Russia and advancing its weapons programs. Analysts suggest Pyongyang is playing a long game, waiting for U.S. midterm elections and using diplomatic ambiguity to gain leverage—possibly seeking sanctions relief or…
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