Norks make wacky nuclear threat against US
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North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un marked the anniversary of the Korean People’s Army (KPA) with a scathing denunciation of the United States, blaming Washington for global conflicts and pledging to expand his country’s nuclear capabilities. Speaking during a visit to North Korea’s Defense Ministry, Kim accused America of being the driving force behind international crises and insisted his regime would bolster its military power in response.
His remarks, reported by the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), were his first extended comments on the United States since President Donald Trump was sworn in for a second term.
The regime, which controls all information available to its citizens, confirmed Trump’s inauguration without ever acknowledging the election and had largely remained silent until earlier this month, when state media lashed out at Secretary of State Marco Rubio for calling North Korea a “rogue state.”
Kim’s speech painted the United States as the chief instigator of conflicts worldwide. He referenced the war in Gaza, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and turmoil in Syria, placing responsibility squarely on Washington.
“Summarizing the features of the world-wide changes in political, military and geopolitical structure including the surrounding environment of the state,” KCNA reported, “he [Kim] stressed the need to more highly develop the war response posture of the DPRK’s [North Korea’s] armed forces to proactively cope with any variable security situation.”
Despite his aggressive rhetoric, Kim insisted that North Korea does not seek unnecessary tension. “The DPRK does not want unnecessary tension of the regional situation,” he claimed, adding that his regime would take “sustained countermeasures” to maintain a military balance and prevent war. However, his vow to ramp up nuclear weapons production signals anything but de-escalation.
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While North Korea may have the ability to develop a nuclear bomb it would be difficult for them to deliver it against the US. While they may develop a missile that could deliver a bomb it is unlikely that it could evade the the US missile defense system. A US nuclear response to such an attack would obliterate North Korea's military.
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