North Korea threatens the US and the Republic of Korea with the use of nuclear weapons
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The DPRK Ministry of Defense issued a warning to the United States and the Republic of Korea, declaring its readiness to use nuclear weapons in the event of a threat to the country's leadership or the control system of nuclear forces, in accordance with the provisions of the 2022 law.
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Why It Matters
In 2022, the DPRK passed a law allowing the preventive use of nuclear weapons in the event of a threat to the country's leadership.
North Korea has threatened the United States and the Republic of Korea with nuclear weapons. This is stated in a statement by a representative of the DPRK Ministry of Defense, TASS writes.
The publication clarifies that the law adopted in 2022 provides for the possibility of using nuclear weapons in the event of an attack on the country’s leadership and the control system of nuclear forces. In a statement, a representative of the DPRK Ministry of Defense said that such threats from enemies associated with attacks and the use of serious weapons against the DPRK can be considered a major security challenge. The United States and the Republic of Korea were advised to review what the activation of the relevant articles means and take it as a serious warning.
Open Questions
- What specific actions by the United States and South Korea prompted this statement?
