United Nations Command & North Korea

United Nations Command: The United Nations Command oversees the armistice agreement and has assessed North Korea's border fortifications as defensive, creating a gap with Seoul's view.

North Korea: North Korea is the subject of the nuclear estimate, with its arsenal now believed to be larger than previously stated. The regime dismissed U.S. overtures and continues border fortifications, heightening tensions.

United Nations Command: The UN Command oversees the armistice and participates in the drills, with member states involved.

North Korea: North Korea dismissed the scaled-back drills as meaningless and vowed to continue its self-defense measures. The regime may view the reduction as a diplomatic opening, but it has not committed to talks.