According to Kim Yo Jong, for that reason, North Korea believes it must further improve its "nuclear deterrence."
Kim Yo Jong, the younger sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Photo: KCNA
This statement is North Korea's first reaction to the summit between the US and South Korea, and also suggests that Pyongyang may continue to escalate its weapons testing.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is on a state visit to Washington and met with U.S. President Joe Biden this week.
The U.S. has pledged to provide South Korea with more detailed information about its nuclear plans in the event of any conflict with North Korea amid rising regional tensions.
A U.S. Navy nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) will visit South Korea soon – the first time since 1980. This demonstrates the U.S. commitment to its alliance with South Korea.
Quoc Thien (according to KCNA, Reuters)
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