Tensions Rising On The Korean Peninsula

U.S., South Korea Begin War Games, Angering North Korea -- L.A. Times
Pyongyang criticizes the annual exercises as 'adventurous saber-rattling.' The drills, known as Key Resolve and Foal Eagle, will last 11 days and involve tens of thousands of troops.

Reporting from Seoul - U.S. and South Korean armed forces on Monday began their annual military joint exercises, prompting North Korea to chastise the war games as "a foolish act of banging their heads on a rock."

The 11-day exercises involving tens of thousands of troops are a routine training event designed to improve the ability to defend South Korea, according to U.S.-South Korea Combined Forces Command.

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More News On The Korean Peninsula

North Korea on combat alert as U.S., South hold drills -- Reuters
North Korea warns on South Korea-US military drills -- BBC
North Korea warns U.S. and South of nuclear build-up -- Reuters

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