N. Korea warns of bolstering nuclear deterrent over US' new nuclear strategy
North Korea on Friday criticized the United States' new nuclear strategy under review as lowering the threshold for nuclear use, vowing to strengthen its "nuclear deterrent for self-defense." The criticism came amid reports that the Pentagon is drafting a new nuclear strategy focusing on the use of short-range tactical nuclear weapons in case of conflicts with China or Russia. "The U.S. moves for…
North Korea has expressed strong criticism of the United States' new nuclear strategy, warning that it could lead to a lowering of the threshold for nuclear use. The country vowed to bolster its own nuclear deterrent in order to defend itself. This comes amid reports that the Pentagon is drafting a new nuclear strategy with a focus on the use of short-range tactical nuclear weapons in the event of conflicts with China or Russia.
The U.S. actions, according to a military commentator's article in the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), represent a new and dangerous stage in U.S. nuclear hegemony, aimed at achieving absolute superiority in strength. The commentator cited an unnamed foreign media report and experts, alleging that the U.S. administration is developing a new nuclear strategy centered on expanding its capability to launch a tactical nuclear attack to address potential regional disputes with China and Russia.
This shift is seen as moving the U.S. nuclear strategy from a deterrent role to an offensive one, where nukes are used in real wars, the commentary added.
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