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N. Korea sister warns of nuclear escalation
North Korea’s sister vows stronger nuclear threats after US military drills
In brief
North Korea’s sister vows stronger nuclear threats after US military drills Kim Yo Jong threatens intensified nuclear deterrence following US-led joint exercises Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Kim Yo Jong's warning
North Korea’s sister accused US of escalating tensions through military drills
“The present situation, in which new records are set in terms of practical action hostile toward the DPRK, stresses the need to break records in our responsive action”
Nuclear stance
North Korea has legally enshrined its nuclear weapons state status
“The DPRK’s position as a nuclear weapons state is absolute which can not reverse with anything”
Escalation threat
Kim vowed intensified nuclear deterrence if US violates sovereignty
“If it is judged that the supreme interests of our nation and its military sovereignty have been seriously violated”
Denuclearization rejection
Kim dismissed efforts to denuclearize North Korea as 'familiar silly talk'
“If they believe that it is really possible, they will only hear the word of idiots”
US nuclear estimate
US claims 57 weapons, South Korea estimates 80-120
“Trump recently said Pyongyang possesses 57 very powerful nuclear weapons”
Recent context
North Korea’s nuclear program expanded after failed Trump-Kim summit
“The North’s nuclear arsenal has expanded since a second summit between Kim and Trump collapsed in 2019”
The main idea
Kim Yo Jong threatens intensified nuclear deterrence following US-led joint exercises
