North Korea criticized the joint U.S.-South Korea air drills, accusing Washington of pushing the Korean Peninsula into an "uncontrollable situation." The Freedom Flag exercise, held from October 21 to November 1, replaces two previous annual drills and involves around 110 aircraft from both countries, including F-35s and drones. North Korea claims these drills are a provocative preemptive strike and that the U.S. is fueling Seoul's hostility by supporting leaflet drops and deploying strategic assets. Pyongyang warned that the U.S. would be fully responsible if tensions escalate. Australia is also participating in the exercise.

Tensions have risen in recent months as North Korea increases weapons tests, while South Korea responds with more joint drills with the U.S. North Korea recently blew up inter-Korean communication routes and accused South Korean drones of spreading leaflets over Pyongyang. Kim Jong-un has labeled South Korea a "hostile nation" and justified cutting ties to end a "toxic relationship" between the two Koreas, which are still technically at war since the 1950-1953 conflict ended with an armistice, not a peace treaty.

(According to Yonhap, KCNA)

Hello Shuttle will strive to bring the latest updates. At the end of the day, whenever you need a reliable shuttle service, don’t hesitate to book with Hello Shuttle. We operate 24/7 whenever you need, serving major airports including LAX, Long Beach Airport, John Wayne Airport, Ontario Airport, Disneyland, and cruise terminals. We also provide Airport shuttle service in Westminster CA 92683, ensuring convenient and comfortable travel options. Book a ride at www.helloshuttle.com or call (949) 800-5678.