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North Korea’s Kim Escalates Nuclear Threats Against South Korea

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has intensified tensions with South Korea by threatening nuclear retaliation if his country’s sovereignty is challenged. During a visit to a special forces base, Kim vowed to use nuclear weapons “without hesitation” against any perceived threat from Seoul.

This aggressive stance follows South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s Armed Forces Day speech, where he warned that a nuclear attack by North Korea would lead to the regime’s downfall. Yoon’s remarks coincided with the unveiling of South Korea’s new Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missile.

Kim dismissed Yoon’s warnings, calling the South Korean leader “abnormal” and belittling Seoul’s military capabilities. His sister, Kim Yo Jong, also mocked South Korea’s defenses, claiming they would be ineffective against North Korea’s nuclear arsenal.

Relations between the two Koreas have deteriorated significantly. North Korea continues to conduct missile tests, while South Korea strengthens its military exercises with the U.S. Diplomatic channels have been inactive since 2019, raising concerns about potential conflict.

Further complicating matters, Pyongyang is expected to announce a “two-state” system soon, formally rejecting reunification efforts. North Korea has also released images of an advanced uranium enrichment facility, signaling its commitment to expanding its nuclear capabilities.

As both nations ramp up military preparations and exchange heated rhetoric, the region remains on high alert. The international community closely monitors the situation, hoping to prevent a catastrophic conflict between these heavily armed neighbors.

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