DPRK Threatens Nuclear Build-Up Over US-South Korea Guidelines

Post by: Kanchan Chandel

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North Korea issued a stark warning on Saturday, vowing to bolster its nuclear capabilities and impose a severe penalty on the United States and South Korea for what it perceives as aggressive intentions revealed in their new joint defense guidelines.

The announcement followed the authorization by Presidents Joe Biden and Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea to establish joint nuclear deterrence guidelines aimed at enhancing their readiness against North Korea's expanding nuclear arsenal. These guidelines, enacted a year after the formation of a bilateral consultation body, focus on integrating U.S. nuclear weapons and South Korean conventional forces to respond to potential contingencies arising from North Korean aggression.

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In a statement broadcasted via state media, North Korea's Defense Ministry accused the U.S. and South Korea of preparing for a nuclear war against them, escalating tensions and prompting North Korea to enhance its nuclear deterrent capability. The statement warned of dire consequences unless provocative actions cease, emphasizing the need for unspecified enhancements to their nuclear deterrent.

While specific details of the guidelines remain undisclosed, experts suggest they outline strategies for joint military exercises and operational plans to counter North Korean provocations. This marks the first such agreement between the U.S. and South Korea, underscoring America's commitment to defend its ally against North Korean aggression despite concerns among South Korean experts about the implementation of extended deterrence.

North Korea has long argued that its pursuit of nuclear weapons is a response to perceived U.S.-led threats, while both U.S. and South Korean officials maintain they have no intention of attacking North Korea. However, regional anxieties have heightened with North Korea's series of missile tests and its explicit threats to preemptively use nuclear weapons in potential conflicts.

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