Tensions over North Korea’s weapons programme have soared in recent months with Pyongyang launching a flurry of missile. Photo: ReutersSeoul: The US has flown two supersonic heavy bombers over the Korean peninsula in a show of force against Pyongyang, staging the first night-time joint aviation exercises with Japan and South Korea. South Korean defence authorities on Wednesday said the bombers staged a simulated air-to-ground missile firing drill with two South Korean fighters over the Sea of Japan (East Sea). “Through the practice this time, South Korean and US air forces showed off the allies’ resolve for strong retaliation against North Korea’s nuclear and missile threats,” it added. The exercises came as a US nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine, the USS Tuckson, made a call in South Korea’s southern port of Jinhae, the US Pacific Command said.

Source: Mint October 11, 2017 03:56 UTC