North Korea's nuclear deterrence

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 Korea’s armed forces.

Kim’s recent remarks follow rising tensions between Pyongyang and Seoul, especially after South Korea’s defense minister touted preemptive strike capabilities against the North.


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