DPRK says Korean war armistice agreement 'null'

PYONGYANG - The supreme military command of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) said Tuesday that the Korean War Armistice Agreement was null.

In a statement in response to planned US-South Korean military exercises, a spokesman of the Korean People's Army also said on state TV that the DPRK military would carry out more and stronger countermeasures.

The spokesman added that the DPRK has also decided to halt the work of its delegates at Panmunjom, where the two sides usually meet for communication and negotiations.