Cooperation by U.S. and allies a step toward 'Asian NATO,' N.Korea media says | The Edge Markets

Members of South Korea and U.S. Special forces take part in a joint military exercise. – A + A SEOUL (June 29): Joint drills by the United States, South Korea and Japan have a “sinister aim” toward North Korea and are part of a dangerous prelude to the creation of an “Asian version of NATO”, North Korean state news agency KCNA said on Wednesday. The reports on KCNA appeared hours before leaders of South Korea and Japan are due to attend NATO’s annual summit as observers for the first time. They will also meet U.S. President Joe Biden to discuss…