US Department of Defense chief Lloyd Austin said at a press conference with his South Korean counterpart Shin Won-sik that the joint exercises of the US and South Korean armed forces are aimed at increasing US readiness. Military personnel of the two states will go to war “even tonight” if necessary TASS.
“We continue to strengthen our overall readiness and ability to engage in combat tonight if necessary,” he said.
Austin said the visit to the country by a US B-52 strategic bomber and a US Navy submarine was a “major milestone” in efforts to contain North Korea. The head of the US Department of Defense emphasized that Washington plans to remain “unwaveringly committed” to its policy of containing North Korea for a long time.
For the first time in October, South Korea, the United States and Japan spent joint air force exercises.
Previously in North Korea warnedThat the US military alliance in Asia will lead to nuclear war.