Hyonhee Shin

It calls such exercises a 'rehearsal for war' and has countered them with its own military action.

Trade dispute intensifies since Japan imposed curbs on exports to S Korea of three high-tech materials.

South Korean President Moon Jae-in in Pyongyang to discuss denuclearisation, end of war.

This is due to US stepping up enforcement of sanctions, despite possible food crisis and improving relations, aid groups say.