Military parade held to mark the 90th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Army
Kim Jong-un attends… “Further strengthening of the nuclear force”
Russia warns of nuclear threat, western warns of support for Ukraine
The possibility of using nuclear weapons is low, but vigilant
[천지일보=김성완 기자] On the 26th, North Korea expressed its will to further strengthen its nuclear force, stating that it could be used in case of emergency.
It is speculated that the South Korean government was openly threatening ahead of the inauguration of the new government. Coincidentally, at the same time, Russia, which is at war with Ukraine, mentioned the word ‘nuclear war’ again, raising tensions in the region.
Of course, there is little possibility that North Korea or Russia will use nuclear weapons, but the possibility of taking out a nuclear weapon card if in a real predicament cannot be ruled out, and voices calling for caution are growing.
◆Kim Jong-un: “Enforcement of nuclear force in case of invasion of fundamental interests”
Chairman Kim, who attended the parade commemorating the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Korean People’s Revolutionary Army held the day before that day, said in a speech, “We will continue to take measures to further strengthen and develop the nuclear force possessed by our country at the highest possible speed.” reported
“The basic mission of our nuclear force is to deter war, but our nuclear weapons cannot be bound to only one mission – to prevent war, until a situation we never want is created on this land,” Kim said. hinted at the possibility of the use of force.
He then threatened, “If any force attempts to usurp the fundamental interests of our country, our nuclear force will have no choice but to carry out its second and unexpected mission.” You must be thoroughly prepared to activate the enemy mission and unique deterrence.”
Chairman Kim directly and publicly announced the possibility of using nuclear weapons, which can be seen as an extension of the previous statement by Vice-Chairman of the Workers’ Party of Korea Kim Yeo-jung, who said ‘we could use tactical nuclear weapons’ targeting the South.
Experts explain that he has expressed his stance that he will respond with a strong versus strong stance against the new government’s hard-line policy toward North Korea, which will be led by President-elect Yoon Seok-yeol, who has always regarded North Korea as his main enemy and promised to have the ability to strike first. Some analysts are also suggesting that it is ‘to tame South Korea’ prior to the inauguration of a new government.
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Russia, the West: “The danger of nuclear war is real”
Meanwhile, as Russia, which could not achieve a clear victory two months after the start of the war, struggled with Western military support for Ukraine and strong resistance from the Ukrainian army, it again hinted at the possibility of nuclear war, which had been publicly discussed.
According to Ryanovosti, Sputnik, and Interfax news agency on the 25th (local time), Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an interview with Russian state broadcaster Channel 1 on the same day that “the current risk of nuclear war is real and very serious,” and “should not be underestimated. “He said. He also said that “the dangers are real” with the possibility of a ‘World War III’.
He also reaffirmed the principle of a joint statement by the world’s major nuclear powers to prevent nuclear war, saying, “That principle is our basic position, and we act as a reference point. “Russia is trying to lower the risk of nuclear war,” he said.
Russia’s use of high-level words such as ‘nuclear war’ and ‘World War III’ and pouring out warning remarks toward the West, which is supporting Ukraine, is to emphasize that the West is responsible for the current situation. it is solved
It is also evaluated that the level of nuclear threat has reached its highest level since the US-US Cold War due to Russia’s successive threat statements. However, the West sees the possibility of Russia’s use of nuclear weapons as low. But the boundaries are not being resolved. It is estimated that Russia possesses about 2,000 tactical nuclear weapons, which are weaker than the nuclear bomb dropped on Hiroshima, Japan in 1945.
There are currently no concrete moves by Russia to prepare for the use of nuclear weapons. However, it is reported that the West, led by the United States, is closely monitoring the development of Russia’s nuclear weapons.
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