North Korea's Defense Ministry warns of possible nuclear weapons use
A North Korean defense official cited threats from the US and South Korea as justification for potential use of weapons of mass destruction.
North Korea's Defense Ministry stated that "threats involving attacks and the use of weapons of mass destruction against our state by enemies can be considered the most serious security challenge," according to TASS. The ministry did not provide specifics on what prompted the warning or outline conditions under which nuclear weapons might be deployed.
The statement comes amid ongoing tensions on the Korean peninsula. Neither the US nor South Korea has issued recent public statements regarding imminent military threats against North Korea.
Sources
- North Korean Defense Ministry warns US, South Korea of possible use of nukes — news agency — TASS (Russia)
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