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North Korea warns it may exercise its right to self-defense over U.S. military exercises
North KoreaUnited States
First seen: Aug 19, 2026, 1:02 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 19, 2026, 1:02 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Pyongyang says it is prepared to use its “right to self-defense” in response to military exercises by the United States. The headline does not specify whether any military action has occurred.
SO WHAT?
The warning raises tensions between North Korea and the United States and could increase risks around regional military exercises.
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