Skip to content
← Back to the live news feed

Translated regional report

North Korea's nuclear warning to the US and South Korea

Automated translation and editorial curation by Middle East CatchSite publication

Original report: IRIB NewsOriginal publication Editorial policy

IRIB News

🔺 North Korea's nuclear warning to the US and South Korea 🔹 In response to actions by the US and South Korea, North Korea has warned about the potential use of nuclear weapons in accordance with its legal provisions concerning nuclear force policy. 🔹 According to the law enacted in 2022, North Korea reserves the right to use nuclear weapons if there is an attack on its leadership and nuclear command and control system, or if there is a threat of the use of nuclear weapons or other weapons of mass destruction against it. 🔹 The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported, citing a spokesperson for the country's defense ministry, that such threats from enemies, including attacks and the use of weapons of mass destruction, could be considered the most serious security challenge for us, making the implementation of the related provisions in the country's nuclear force policy law necessary. 🔹 This North Korean defense official urged the US and South Korea to consider the consequences of referencing the related clauses and to take this matter as a serious warning.

Continue tracking

Follow the next verified update

Check the live feed for newer reports or share this article's permanent link.

Fast translations of regional reports are provided for information only. Claims are not independently verified and may be corrected as more information becomes available. Market-data and calculator features are not investment advice.

Report translation errors, duplicate stories, and technical issues through the feedback form.