North Korea has vowed to “totally destroy” its enemies in case of war, as reported by state media KCNA. The regime marked the end of hostilities in the Korean war with senior military officials expressing strong animosity towards the US and South Korea. Talks between North Korea and the US on reducing tensions and denuclearisation have been stalled since 2019, with little expectation of change regardless of the next US President.
Accusing the US and South Korea of provoking a nuclear war, North Korean military officials pledged to enhance war efficiency to launch a devastating attack on the enemy at any time upon Kim Jong-un’s orders. The ceremony commemorating the 71st anniversary of the Korean war armistice highlighted North Korea’s ongoing hostility towards its enemies.
The Korean war ended with an armistice agreement signed by North Korea, the US, and China in 1953. North Korea celebrates this day as “victory day”, while South Korea does not hold major events to commemorate the occasion. The lack of a peace treaty means that the two sides technically remain at war, adding to the tension between North Korea and its adversaries. North Korea’s aggressive rhetoric serves as a reminder of the ongoing conflict in the region and the potential for renewed hostilities.
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