The US Navy aircraft carrier group, led by the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Karl Vinson, crossed the Korean Strait and entered the Sea of ??Japan.

Japanese television channel NHK reports that the US carrier-navy group and the South Korean Navy have scheduled exercises for the end of April.

Earlier it was reported that the United States of America will send to the Sea of ??Japan to the coast of the Korean peninsula a total of three aircraft carriers. In addition to the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier "Karl Vinson," which has already moved into the area, there will also be aircraft carriers "Ronald Reagan", "Nimitz".

Previously, the DPRK authorities said that in response to the approach of the strike group of the US fleet, which the US sent to the Korean peninsula, will defend themselves "a powerful force of arms". The strike group that moves to the peninsula includes an aircraft carrier and other warships. The US Pacific Command states that the group is aimed at supporting readiness in the region.

As reported, the administration of Donald Trump is considering expanding political and economic pressure against North Korea.