North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declared that the nation would readily deploy all its offensive capabilities, including nuclear weapons, if its sovereignty were threatened. He criticised South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol for remarks made on Tuesday, suggesting that Yoon’s threats to end the North Korean regime jeopardise regional security and peace.
Yoon’s boast about military power near a nuclear-armed state was ironic and questioned his sanity, according to Kim. If the enemy attempted to use armed force against North Korea, Kim assured, the DPRK would respond decisively with all its offensive forces, including nuclear weapons.
Kim’s statements were made at a training base for army special operation units on Wednesday. North Korea has long pursued nuclear weapons and is believed to possess enough fissile material to construct dozens of such weapons. The country has conducted six underground nuclear tests.
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On Tuesday, South Korea celebrated armed forces day with a display of military strength, including a ballistic missile capable of carrying a large warhead and a flypast by a U.S. bomber. In his speech, Yoon warned Pyongyang that any use of nuclear weapons would be met with a strong response from South Korea and its U.S. ally, potentially leading to the end of the North Korean regime.
Kim dismissed the threats, maintaining that the DPRK’s military strength remains unchallenged and that their nuclear weapons will not be relinquished.
What Other Media Are Saying
- US News reports North Korea’s Kim Jong Un threatens nuclear response if attacked, emphasizing the country’s readiness to use all offensive forces to defend its sovereignty.(read more)
- Reuters reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vows to use all offensive forces, including nuclear weapons, if sovereignty is encroached upon, escalating regional security tensions.(read more)
- News Ukraine reports Kim Jong Un threatening nuclear strike if sovereignty violated, criticizing South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s recent military threats, and emphasizing North Korea’s nuclear capabilities.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
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What did Kim Jong Un say about using nuclear weapons?
Kim said North Korea would use all offensive forces, including nuclear weapons, if its sovereignty is threatened.
How did Kim Jong Un react to South Korean President Yoon’s comments?
Kim criticized Yoon for threatening to end the North Korean regime, calling the comment ironic and questioning Yoon’s sanity.
What did President Yoon say about North Korea’s nuclear weapons?
Yoon warned that using nuclear weapons would result in a resolute and overwhelming response from South Korea and the U.S.
What event was Kim Jong Un speaking at when he made these comments?
Kim made the comments at a training base of army special operation units.
How many nuclear tests has North Korea conducted?
North Korea has conducted six underground nuclear detonation tests.
