North Korea's National Flag Used As Target Practice

While rockets did not actually hit the flag, involving it in military drills has been seen as a provocation by Pyongyang. Photo: AP

North Korean Flag Used As Target Practice By US And South Korean Troops -- The Telegraph

A North Korean flag has been used for target practice by South Korean and American troops in the largest live-fire exercise to be conducted since the Korean War.

The one-day drills at Poncheon near the North Korean border involved 2000 troops along with jet fighters, tanks and Apache attack helicopters.

They are intended to demonstrate US and South Korean combat readiness, sending a clear warning to North Korea against signs of aggression.

The drills come before the 62nd anniversary of the start of the 1950-53 war on Monday. While rockets did not actually hit the flag, involving it in military drills has been seen as a provocation by Pyongyang.

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My comment: It looks like someone wants to goad the North Koreans.