South Korea Issues Strong Warning to North Korea: Nuclear War Threat and Stalemate in Relations

South Korean Defense Ministry Warns Kim Jong-un of Nuclear War Threat

The South Korean Ministry of Defense issued a strong warning to Kim Jong-un, stating that if he attempts to use nuclear weapons, the North Korean regime will face imminent destruction. This stern warning comes in response to Kim Jong-un’s recent mention of nuclear warfare during a North Korean Workers’ Party meeting. The Defense Ministry emphasized that the South Korean military, backed by a robust South Korea-US alliance and a strengthened three-axis defense system, is prepared to respond resolutely and confidently to any provocation from North Korea.

Unification Ministry Urges International Cooperation to Halt North Korea’s Nuclear Development

The South Korean Unification Ministry emphasized the need for international cooperation to halt North Korea’s nuclear development. In response to the North Korean Workers’ Party’s declaration of reinforcing strategic weapons and engaging in prohibited acts of provocation, the Defense Ministry strongly condemned these actions. The Unification Ministry criticized North Korea for turning a blind eye to the suffering of its own people and placing the blame for worsening inter-Korean relations on the North Korean regime. North Korea was urged to immediately cease its nuclear and missile development and return to the path of denuclearization.

Kim Jong-un Warns of Escalating Security Threat and Stalemate in Relations

According to the Korean Central News Agency, Kim Jong-un warned during the 5th Party Congress that the security threat on the Korean Peninsula is intensifying. He stated that the word “war” is no longer an abstract concept but a looming reality for North Korea. Kim Jong-un emphasized the complete stalemate in inter-Korean relations and defined them as relations between hostile nations in a state of conflict. He stressed that South Korea’s pursuit of reunification based on the “One Nation, One Country, Two Systems” principle is fundamentally incompatible with North Korea’s goals.

South Korean Defense and Unification Ministries Condemn North Korea’s Hostile Attitude

The South Korean Defense and Unification Ministries strongly condemned North Korea’s continuous escalation of nuclear and missile capabilities. Both ministries criticized the North Korean regime for expressing a hostile stance towards South Korea and placing the blame for the deterioration of inter-Korean relations on the North Korean regime. They called for the overwhelming deterrence of North Korea’s threats through a strong South Korea-US alliance and emphasized the need for international cooperation to achieve denuclearization and improve the lives of North Korean citizens.

South Korean Government Urges Immediate Cessation of North Korea’s Nuclear Development

The South Korean government, through the Defense and Unification Ministries, called for the immediate cessation of North Korea’s nuclear and missile development. Both ministries urged the North Korean regime to return to the path of denuclearization, emphasizing that this is the only way to improve the lives of North Korean citizens and become a responsible member of the international community. They also warned that the South Korean military, backed by a strong South Korea-US alliance and a strengthened three-axis defense system, is prepared to respond firmly and resolutely to any provocation from North Korea.

South Korean Government Takes Firm Stance Against North Korea’s Provocations

The South Korean government, led by the Defense and Unification Ministries, has taken a strong and resolute stance against North Korea’s provocations. They strongly condemned the continuous provocative actions of the North Korean regime and criticized their disregard for the well-being of their own people. The government called for the immediate cessation of North Korea’s nuclear and missile development and emphasized the need for international cooperation. They also highlighted the firm defense posture and unwavering response of the South Korean military to any provocation.