North Korea says US-South Korea nuclear drill requires stronger nuclear deterrent.
They publishedNorth Korea says US-South Korea nuclear drill shows need for stronger nuclear deterrent - Reuters
First reportkoreatimes.co.kr · 1 Nov, 23:37Z
Latest reportThe Straits Times · 3 Nov, 09:57Z
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Why it matters
What
Pyongyang links the allies’ exercise directly to its own nuclear posture.
Why
The statement frames military drills as justification for further nuclear strengthening.
Watch
Any change in North Korea’s nuclear posture.
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Summary
- North Korea denounces the S. Korea-U.S. combined drill integrating conventional and nuclear capabilities.
- Kim Jong-sik calls Iron Mace the most hideous nuclear war rehearsal against the DPRK.
- DPRK says the drills prove why it must bolster its nuclear forces immediately.
- South Korea and the U.S. held the tabletop Iron Mace exercise in Seoul Sept. 29-Oct. 2.
- Kim argues stronger nuclear deterrence defends sovereignty and regional peace.
Summary
- North Korea denounces a South Korea-US combined military exercise integrating conventional and US nuclear capabilities.
- Kim Jong-sik calls Iron Mace the most hideous nuclear war rehearsal against the DPRK.
- Kim says North Korea’s nuclear forces will be bolstered to cope with nuclear threats.
- Allied drills Hoguk, Freedom Flag and Keen Sword are also denounced as intensified military moves.
- Pyongyang affirms its policy of strengthening deterrence to defend sovereignty and regional peace.
Summary
- The Iron Mace drill integrated US nuclear capabilities with South Korean forces from Sep 29 to Oct 2.
- North Korea labeled the exercise a nuclear war rehearsal targeting the country.
- Kim Jong Sik stated the US aims to stifle North Korea with nukes, escalating threats daily.
- Analysts note Kim Jong Sik's involvement signals a broader policy role on nuclear matters.
- Tensions rose after a September border mine incident, with loudspeaker broadcasts discussed as a threat.