North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has once again issued a stark warning, threatening the use of nuclear weapons against South Korea and the United States if North Korea is attacked, state media KCNA reported on Tuesday.
During a speech at a defense university bearing his name, Kim emphasized plans to accelerate the growth of North Korea’s military, particularly its nuclear capabilities.
This renewed threat follows Kim’s recent vow to deploy nuclear weapons against South Korea “without hesitation” if the nation’s sovereignty is jeopardized. The comments came after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol warned that any nuclear action by Pyongyang would lead to the downfall of the North Korean regime. Kim dismissed Yoon’s warning as “tasteless and vulgar,” accusing him of being overly reliant on the U.S. alliance.
Kim reassured that North Korea has no intention of launching an attack on South Korea but stressed that any external aggression would prompt a strong response, including the potential use of nuclear weapons. He vowed to accelerate North Korea’s progression toward becoming a military and nuclear superpower.
Recently, Pyongyang revealed images of a uranium enrichment facility, signaling the regime’s intent to further expand its nuclear arsenal. Additionally, North Korea’s parliament is expected to formalize a “two-state” system on the Korean Peninsula, marking the end of reconciliation efforts with Seoul and declaring South Korea a “principal enemy.”
Amid deteriorating relations, North Korea has continued its provocative missile tests, while South Korea has responded with intensified military exercises in collaboration with the U.S., along with resuming anti-North Korean broadcasts.
