Tensions are rising between North Korea and the US-South Korea alliance. North Korea has threatened to take strong action in response to upcoming military drills. The drills, set to begin on Monday, have been described by North Korea as a war rehearsal.

The US and South Korean militaries have stated that the scope of the exercises will be similar to those in past years. The 11-day exercises are part of the Ulchi Freedom Shield operations. Further details on the situation are available from KPRC 2 / Click2Houston, including North Korea's history of responding to such drills with increased missile testing and harsh rhetoric.