Pyongyang claims the US flew 210 spy flights over its territory in the month of November. The official news agency announced the news late last week, saying different types of aircraft made the flights and labeling the effort an “all time high.” Pyongyang says the US dialogue of late has been a cover for these flights.
Navy Adm. Samuel J. Paparo Jr. assumed leadership of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, succeeding Navy Adm. John Aquilino at a change of command ceremony, urging action amid China's “increasing intrusive and expansionist claims,” on May 3