North Korea has also launched a series of missiles in recent weeks in response to the various drills. This follows intelligence reports that Pyongyang is preparing for its first nuclear weapon test since 2017. Early in October, Washington deployed its nuclear-powered US aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan near the Korean Peninsula in a move that was widely seen as a warning to the North. North Korea has threatened the US with “powerful follow-up measures” if it does not stop conducting joint military drills with South Korea. What is tough follow up measures can you expect from North Korea ?

