North Korea says US is setting up Asian NATO; vows stronger defence


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SEOUL: North Korea has accused the United States of setting up a military alliance like the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Asia, saying that the unwavering US aim to oust North Korea's government compelled it to develop stronger defences. The North Korean criticism comes amid concern that it could be preparing its first nuclear test in five years and after a recent agreement between South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and US President Joe Biden to deploy more US weapons if deemed necessary to deter the North. "While blatantly holding joint military exercises with Japan and South Korea, the United...