N. Korea slams U.S.-led naval exercise, vows to respond with 'deterrence of new level'

North Korea denounced a recent U.S.-led naval exercise on Tuesday, according to reports from Seoul. Pyongyang vowed to respond to the military drills with what it termed a 'deterrence of new level.'

The statements highlight ongoing tensions surrounding joint military activities involving the United States and its allies in the region, prompting an aggressive verbal response and a promise of enhanced military readiness from North Korean authorities.