North Korean Leader Warns of Potential Nuclear Attack on the US in Response to Provocations

Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, has issued a warning stating that his government would not hesitate to initiate a nuclear attack on the United States if provoked with nuclear weapons, Aso Naija Reports.

This statement followed a recent meeting between South Korea and the United States in Washington, where they discussed nuclear deterrence in the event of a conflict with North Korea.

During the meeting, the agenda included discussions on nuclear and strategic planning. The allied nations emphasized that any nuclear attack launched by Pyongyang against the United States or South Korea would ultimately lead to the downfall of the North Korean regime.

However, according to the official Korean Central News Agency of Pyongyang, Kim Jong Un reportedly instructed the missile bureau of his military to “not hesitate in launching a nuclear attack when the enemy provokes it with nukes.”

In response, Washington, Seoul, and Tokyo jointly released a statement urging North Korea, a nuclear-armed nation, to refrain from further provocations and to engage in substantive dialogue without imposing any preconditions.

In light of a series of weapons tests conducted by Pyongyang throughout the year, the three countries have intensified their defense cooperation. They activated a system to share real-time data on North Korean missile launches and have been closely monitoring the situation.

Recently, North Korea launched the Hwasong-18, its most potent intercontinental ballistic missile, which it described as a defensive measure against what it perceives as persistent acts of military threat by Washington and its allies. Additionally, a US nuclear-powered submarine arrived in the South Korean port city of Busan, and joint drills involving long-range bombers were conducted by Washington, Seoul, and Tokyo on Wednesday.