North Korea Says US and Allies Increase Risk of Nuclear Conflict
Deputy defense minister Kim Kang Il made the claim at a Beijing security forum, according to Russian news agency TASS
North Korea's deputy defense minister, Kim Kang Il, said the United States and its allies are boosting the potential for a nuclear war, according to a report by Russian state news agency TASS.
TASS reported that Kim made the statement during the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, a security-focused conference held in the Chinese capital.
The TASS report did not provide further details on the specific evidence or actions Kim cited to support his claim, nor did it include responses from the United States or its allies.
Pyongyang has previously accused Washington and its regional partners, including South Korea and Japan, of escalating military tensions on the Korean Peninsula through joint exercises and defense cooperation agreements.
The Beijing Xiangshan Forum is an annual gathering that brings together defense officials and security experts from various countries to discuss regional and global security issues.
This report is based on information from TASS; independent verification of the specific remarks and their context was not immediately available.
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