North Korea is prepared for any future military battle with the United States and South Korea, according to Kim Jong Un, who for the first time criticized South Korea’s new president Yoon Suk-yeol and warned that Seoul is bringing the peninsula to the brink of war.
Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, has asserted that his country is prepared to “accurately and rapidly” deploy its nuclear war deterrent.
In his first criticism of South Korea’s new president Yoon Suk-yeol, he stated that North Korea was prepared for any potential military conflicts with both the United States and South Korea. He also warned that South Korea was edging closer to war.
In a speech commemorating the 69th anniversary of the end of the Korean War of 1950-1953, he stated, “Our armed forces are thoroughly prepared to respond to any crisis, and our nation’s nuclear war deterrence is also fully prepared to mobilize its absolute strength faithfully, accurately, and promptly to its mission.”
The North Korean leader accused the United States of demonizing his country to legitimize its “dangerous, illegal hostile activities” against Pyongyang.
He stated that US-South Korea military exercises demonstrate “double standards” because the US labels North Korea’s routine military activity – presumably its missile testing – as threats or provocations.
“This is pushing bilateral ties to the point of no return, towards a state of confrontation,” he explained.
In addition, he referred to his South Korean counterpart as a “confrontation maniac” and accused him of endangering Pyongyang’s right to self-defense and security by strengthening Seoul’s military alliance with the United States and enhancing its capacity to neutralize North Korean nuclear threats, including a preemptive strike capability.
The government and military of Yoon Suk-yeol will be annihilated.
Talking about military action against our nation, which possesses the most feared weapons in the world, is ridiculous and extremely suicidal,” he warned.
“Such a perilous endeavor will be instantly punished by our mighty forces, and the administration and military of Yoon Suk-yeol would be decimated.”
Following reports from Seoul and Washington that Pyongyang has finalized preparations for its first nuclear test since 2017, the speaker made his remarks.
It follows a warning issued by the North Korean leader in April of this year when Kim stated that his nation’s nuclear weapons will “never be limited to the sole purpose of war deterrence.”
His military has also conducted test launches of nuclear-capable missiles, placing the United States mainland and South Korea within striking distance.
His most recent comments come as he seeks increased public support as his country faces an economic crisis due to border closures caused by a pandemic, US-led sanctions, and his mismanagement.
