U.S., South Korea, Japan conduct more drills in face of North Korean threat

From top left: Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s destroyer Atago, U.S. Navy’s guided missile destroyer USS Benfold and South Korean Navy’s destroyer Yulgok Yi I, sail during a joint missile defence drill between Japan, South Korea, and the United States in waters off South Korea’s east coast, on April 17.The Associated Press The United States, South Korea and Japan conducted a joint missile defence exercise Monday in waters near the Korean Peninsula as they expand military training to counter the growing threats of North Korea's nuclear-capable missiles. Last week, North Korea conducted one of its most provocative weapons demonstrations in years…