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We express grave concern over the U.S. dangerous hostile military act that can lead the acute military confrontation in the region around the Korean peninsula to an actual armed force conflict,
a defense ministry spokesperson said in a statement carried by state news agency KCNA
Our armed forces are strictly watching the frequent appearance of the U.S. strategic means on the Korean peninsula and are ready for using any means to defend the security and interests of the state and the regional peace,
the defense ministry spokesperson saidThe U.S. is openly ignoring the security concerns" of North Korea
the spokesperson said, expressing "grave concerns" and warning the U.S. to stop provocations that stir up instability