Russia, China oppose ‘military intimidation’ against North Korea by US, allies: report

The U.S. held a series of joint military exercises with South Korea and Japan since their leaders' summit in August last year, with North Korea accusing the trilateral drills of heightening military tensions in the region.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday. In a statement, Moscow and Beijing accused the US of making "hegemonic" attempts to change the balance of power in Northeast Asia. PHOTO: AP-YONHAP/THE KOREA HERALD

May 17, 2024

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