North Korea to the US: “We will strike with overwhelming nuclear energy”

North Korea said it was ready to respond with “overwhelming nuclear force” to any short- or long-term threat, arguing that increased US military exercises with South Korea have heightened tensions.

The North Korean Foreign Ministry made a statement after US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced that he would deploy more strategic military assets, such as next-generation stealth fighter jets and aircraft carriers, to North Korea. South. In the statement, it was stated that the military and political situation on the Korean peninsula and the region crossed the “red line” due to “hostile actions” by US forces in reaction to US-organized joint military exercises. with South Korea. Korea.

In the statement, it was emphasized that the possible US military initiative would be met with the principle of “total war on nuclear energy and total war on nuclear energy”, adding that “if the US continues with its military activities in and around the Korean peninsula, North Korea will naturally use its deterrent power.”

Noting that the United States continues to impose sanctions and military pressure to force North Korea to “disarm unilaterally,” it was stressed that the Pyongyang administration would not engage in dialogue with the United States if it continued its “hostile policy.”

While US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin reiterated his joint defense commitment during his two-day visit to South Korea on January 30, he announced that they would deploy more strategic military assets, such as stealth fighter jets from next generation and aircraft carriers in this country. (AA)