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Pelosi traveled to South Korea after a visit to Taiwan prompting China to launch military exercises, including missile strike training in waters off the self-governing island. China regards Taiwan as part of its own territory, which, if necessary, will be annexed by force..

While in South Korea, Pelosi visited the border area with North Korea and discussed North Korea's nuclear program with South Korean National Assembly Speaker Kim Jin Pyo.. According to Kim, they agreed to support their governments' efforts for denuclearization and peace on the Korean Peninsula based on a strong extended North deterrence and diplomacy..

On Saturday, Jo Yong Sam, director general of the press and information department at the North Korean Foreign Ministry, sharply criticized Pelosi for visiting the border and discussing anti-North Korean containment..

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“It would be a fatal mistake for her to think that her visit to the Korean Peninsula will have no consequences,” Joe warned.. "

Pelosi's visit to the Joint Security Zone on the Korean border on Thursday made her the most famous American to visit the zone since previous President Donald Trump traveled there in 2019 to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un..

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Pelosi did not make harsh public statements against North Korea during her visit.. In particular, she reaffirmed the US commitment to the US-Korea alliance to improve security, strengthen supply chains, and increase trade and investment that benefits both nations..

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Tensions remain high on the Korean Peninsula after North Korea's turbulent missile tests earlier this year. US and South Korean officials say North Korea is ready to conduct its first nuclear test in five years.

North Korea has said it will not return to denuclearization talks but will focus on expanding its nuclear program unless the United States abandons its "

Read more about Pelosi's trip to Asia in the article by Natalia Butyrskaya "