South Korean and Japanese jets have joined exercises with two supersonic US B-1B bombers over the Korean peninsula, two days after North Korea fired a missile over Japan, sharply raising tensions.
Key points:
- Drills include South Korea, US stealth and fighter jets
- South Korea releases photos of US bombs exploding over peninsula
- North Korea says real reason behind drill is US “taken aback” by missile success
The drills, involving four US stealth F-35B jets as well as South Korean and Japanese fighter jets, came at the end of annual joint US-South Korea military exercises focused mainly on computer simulations.
“North Korea’s actions are a threat to our allies, partners and homeland, and their destabilising actions will be met accordingly,” Pacific Air Forces commander General Terrence O’Shaughnessy said during an unscheduled visit to Japan.
“This complex mission clearly demonstrates our solidarity with our allies and underscores the broadening cooperation to defend against this common regional threat.
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