In addition to being the Supreme Leader’s sister, Kim Yo Jong is an influential member of the North Korean government, holding senior positions within the ruling party. In a speech broadcast on North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency, Kim said Pyongyang did not want another Korean war, saying the South would not be a target unless “the South Korean military takes military action against it.” us”. Kim said that in the event of a southern attack, North Korea’s nuclear combat force would inevitably have to carry out its task … A terrible attack would be launched and the (South Korean) army would have to face a miserable fate a little less than total disaster and disaster “. The story goes on under the ad
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This is Kim’s second statement in recent days, prompted by comments from South Korean Defense Minister Su Wook. During a visit to South Korea’s strategic missile command last week, Suh said Seoul was able to “accurately and quickly hit any target in North Korea” if it found that Pyongyang intended to attack. The remarks came amid domestic concerns about the recent resumption of intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) tests by North Korea. On Sunday, Kim called Souch a “scum man” for the remarks. He doubled on Tuesday, saying the defense minister’s comments were a “fantastic daydream” and a “crazy hysteria”. Trending Stories
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North Korea conducted its first ICBM test last month after a five-year hiatus. Analysts speculate that Pyongyang may conduct a nuclear test later this month, on April 15, or around April 110, which will be the 110th anniversary of the birth of North Korean founder Kim Il Sung.
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While experts may not be sure how capable North Korea’s nuclear arsenal is, it could include short-range missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads to target the South Korean military and 28,500 US troops stationed in the country. The story goes on under the ad Growing pressure between the two Koreas could be linked to the impending transfer of power to Seoul. Liberal President Moon Jae-in lost the South Korean presidential election to conservative Yoon Suk-yol, who did not intend to target North Korea in the election campaign. Yoon will be sworn in on May 9 and has pledged to strengthen the country’s defense capabilities against North Korean aggression. Although he has not ruled out a dialogue with the Kim’s ruling family, Yoon has also openly discussed a pre-emptive strike strategy against the regime.
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Choosing to use a regular pre-emptive strike against Pyongyang is not a new policy for Seoul, but senior government officials usually refrain from publicly discussing the strategy to avoid provoking North Korea. Seoul has not yet responded to Kim’s latest comments, but her remarks Sunday prompted South Korea to urge Pyongyang to stop escalating tensions. 2:04 North Korea allegedly pretends to launch a new rocket in a Hollywood video with Kim Jong Un Previous Video Next Video © 2022 Global News, part of Corus Entertainment Inc.
