The United States flew a long-range bomber in a trilateral drill with South Korea and Japan on Sunday in response to North Korea's recent test-firing of a new intercontinental ballistic missile designed to strike the US mainland.
The trilateral aerial training was the second by South Korea, the US, and Japan this year, demonstrating the three countries' firm resolve and readiness to respond to North Korea's advancing nuclear and missile programs.
On Thursday, North Korea tested the newly developed Hwasong-19 ICBM, which flew higher and stayed in the air longer than any other missile it has fired, showcasing advancements in its missile technology.
North Korea typically responds angrily to US actions, calling them part of a US-led plot to invade the North and performing additional weapons tests to assert its military stance.
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