N. Korea warns of bolstering nuclear deterrent over US' new nuclear strategy

North Korea expressed strong criticism of the United States' new nuclear strategy, stating that it lowers the threshold for nuclear use and vows to bolster its nuclear deterrent for self-defense. This comes as reports suggest the Pentagon is drafting a strategy focused on the potential use of short-range tactical nuclear weapons in conflicts with China or Russia.

The North Korean military commentator's article, published by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), asserts that the U.S. nuclear strategy is entering a dangerous new stage, characterized by a shift towards offensive nuclear capabilities. Experts cited in the KCNA report claim that the U.S. administration is developing a strategy centered on expanding its ability to launch attacks with tactical nuclear weapons to address potential regional disputes with China and Russia.

This development indicates that the U.S. nuclear strategy is transforming from a deterrence-focused strategy to one that prioritizes the use of nuclear weapons in real-world conflicts, according to the commentator's accusation against Washington.