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North Korea says it will use its nuclear weapons in response to joint US-South Korean military exercises.Tensions between the two Koreas have been high since the sinking of a South Korean warship in March. At a regional security conference Friday, North Korea lashed out at the impending exercise.The U.S. Defense Department said the drills are in response to the sinking of the South Korean warship and are intended to send a strong message to Pyongyang to stop provocative and warlike acts.
