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North Korea's Kim Jong Un Threatens Nuclear Response, Destruction of South Korea if Attacked

Oct 3, 2024, 10:49 PM

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has issued a stark warning, stating that North Korea would not hesitate to use nuclear weapons if attacked. This statement, reported by KCNA, comes amid heightened tensions with South Korea and the United States. Kim emphasized that any attempt by South Korea and the US to use force or infringe on North Korea's sovereignty would be met with a nuclear response. He also asserted that threats from enemies would not deter North Korea from maintaining its nuclear arsenal. Kim further threatened to destroy South Korea with nuclear strikes if provoked. This escalation follows South Korea's recent nuclear warning to North Korea.