Event Brief
North Korea calls Seoul a “puppet” over US maritime drill
Filed: Jul 17, 2026 at 4:08 AM ET
Summary: North Korea denounced Seoul as a “puppet” for its role in the US-led Rim of the Pacific maritime exercise.
WHO: North Korea
WHAT: Called Seoul a “puppet” for its role in the Rim of the Pacific Exercise
WHEN: Jul 17, 2026 at 2:02 AM ET
WHERE: North Korea
WHY: North Korea criticized Seoul’s role in the US maritime exercise Rim of the Pacific.
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