North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's sister, Kim Yo-Jong, has voiced opposition against the joint military exercises carried out by Japan, the United States, and South Korea. It is a public statement emphasizing North Korea's ongoing concern about the military alliance shared by the three nations. Precise dates and the nature of the exercise are currently unconfirmed.

In Japan, such opposition is often regarded as North Korea's routine protest against three-nation defensive alliances. However, the public is interested in these matters as they are interpreted as reflecting North Korea's intentions and level of threat to regional security. Japan's legal basis of self-defense also allows cooperative exercises with its allies, of which the public is generally supportive.

Similar in the US or EU, joint military exercises are considered routine for strengthening defense capabilities and showing solidarity among allies. Public reactions usually range from support to indifference. Scenarios where opposition from other nations can impact domestic views or policy are limited.