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North Korea will use its nuclear weapons to "eliminate" South Korea's army in the event they launch a pre-emptive strike, the powerful sister of leader Kim ...

when a preemptive threat persists," spokesperson Kim Eun-hye told reporters Tuesday. North Korea will use its nuclear weapons to "eliminate" South Korea's army in the event they launch a pre-emptive strike, the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un said Tuesday. North Korea will use its nuclear weapons to "eliminate" South Korea's army in the event they launch a pre-emptive strike, the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un said Tuesday.

Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, termed South Korean defence minister Suh Wook's recent statements about pre-emptive strikes as a “ ...

The move sparked concern among analysts and experts that Mr Kim may be laying the groundwork for its first nuclear weapons test in nearly five years. [The country] should discipline itself if it wants to stave off disaster.” “In case [South Korea] opts for military confrontation with us, our nuclear combat force will have to inevitably carry out its duty…

Kim warned that Pyongyang's nuclear weapons will be used to “eliminate” the enemy's armed forces if it faces a pre-emptive attack by South Korea.

During his campaign trail earlier this year, the conservative Yoon pushed his plans for carrying out pre-emptive strikes against North Korea and said such a move would stop war and protect peace. We make it clear once again. According to the state-controlled Korean Central News Agency, Kim said South Korean defense minister Suh Wook made a “very big mistake” by talking about Seoul’s ability to carry out “pre-emptive” strikes and labeling North Korea as the “enemy”.

Kim Yo Jong warns of 'dreadful attack' in response to remarks last week by the South Korean defense minister, who reaffirmed Seoul's ability to launch…

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