Kim Jong Un threatens to NUKE America and South Korea as he ramps up hostilities ahead of US elections

Source: Daily Mail

Kim Jong Un has threatened to use nuclear weapons in potential conflicts with South Korea and the US after he accused them of provoking North Korea, as experts warned that the dictator could be ramping up tensions ahead of the US presidential election next month.

In a Monday speech at the Kim Jong Un University of National Defense, he said that North Korea 'will without hesitation use all its attack capabilities against its enemies' if they attempt to use armed forces' against North Korea, according to the North's official Korean Central News Agency.

'The use of nuclear weapons is not ruled out in this case,' he said.

Kim added that North Korea’s nuclear response position must be fully enhanced because South Korea and the United States are pushing to beef up their military alliance based on joint nuclear and strategic planning. Since adopting an aggressive nuclear doctrine in 2022, North Korea has repeatedly vowed to use nuclear weapons first if it perceives the leadership in Pyongyang as under threat. 

But many experts question if North Korea could really do so because its military is outgunned by the US and South Korean forces.

Meanwhile, President Yoon Suk Yeol warned Kim that using nukes would mean the end of his regime because the dictator would face 'the resolute and overwhelming response' of the South Korean-US alliance.

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Tensions between the two Koreas have been heightened in recent weeks, with Seol last week staging a military parade where it showcased its bunker-busitng 'monster' missile. 

Fighter jets also flew over Seoul and tanks rolled through the streets.  

Meanwhile, North Korea unveiled a facility last week to produce weapons-grade uranium, a nuclear ingredient, and continuing a run of missile tests. 

Kim also slammed Yoon for 'clamoring' about his country's alliance with the US, 

It comes as chilling images released yesterday by KCNA showed the communist dictator inspecting live artillery firing by graduates of the O Jin U Artillery Academy - a facility that trains the backbone of North Korea’s artillery force - at an undisclosed location in the country.

As Kim observed the artillery academy cadets carrying out a live-fire drill, he stressed the importance of 'constantly training the guerrilla war tactics to wipe out the enemies through rapid mobile and surprise operations.  He also reiterated the country’s willingness to use all available offensive forces, including nuclear weapons, to defend its sovereignty.

Many analysts have observed that North Korea will likely leverage its growing nuclear arsenal for US concessions like sanctions relief after a new US administration is in place. 

Since May, North Korea has been dropping balloons filled with waste and trash onto South Korea, reviving a Cold-War style psychological campaign. 

This morning, South Korean military reported that more balloons were being released across the border.