The exercise demonstrates the commitment of the ROK-US alliance to integrated extended deterrence in response to the advancing nuclear and missile threats from North Korea.
The drill involved the US B-1B nuclear bomber, as well as South Korea's F-15K and KF-16 fighter jets, and Japan's F-2 jets, which escorted the US strategic bomber.
North Korea launched the Hwasong-19, one of its most powerful intercontinental ballistic missiles, which could reportedly reach targets in the continental United States.
The official Korean Central News Agency hailed the missile as 'the world's strongest strategic missile,' with Kim Jong Un expressing great satisfaction at its successful launch.
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