North Korea places troops on combat alert in response to manoeuvres

North Korea places troops on combat alert in response to manoeuvres Seoul  - North Korean troops have gone on combat alert in response to annual US-South Korean manoeuvres, the country's official news agency reported.

The North Korean Army's Supreme Command vowed massive retaliation against the United States and South Korean forces if Pyongyang's land, sea or air are violated during the military exercises.

The joint manoeuvres began Monday. (dpa)

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