<p>USS Carl Vinson held joint drills with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force in the Sea of Japan on Friday, April 28, nearly three weeks after the US announced its arrival in the region, ABC</a> reported.</p><p>The US aircraft carrier entered the region on Saturday, following North Korea’s failed missile launch</a> earlier in the day. It plans to join South Korean warships in an exercise, according to South Korean defense officials, Yonhap News Agency</a> reported. That would be the Vinson’s second operation in the waters next to South Korea in less than two months.</p><p>US President Donald Trump said</a> North Korea’s missile test “disrespected the wishes of China & its highly respected President.”</p><br />
