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North Korea's nuclear deterrence

Sunday, 01 May 2022 10:41 AM [ Last Update: Sunday, 01 May 2022 11:29 AM ]

The North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un, has reiterated that his country could preemptively use nuclear weapons to counter hostile forces and to maintain the superiority of North Koreas armed forces.

Kims recent remarks follow rising tensions between Pyongyang and Seoul, especially after South Koreas defense minister touted preemptive strike capabilities against the North.

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