Coverage dated April 2, 2022 to April 4, 2022

Kim Jong-Un’s Powerful Sister Threatens Nuclear Elimination Of South Korea’s Military After Pre-Emptive Strike Warning

Headline from Forbes

Kim warned that Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons will be used to “eliminate” the enemy’s armed forces if it faces a pre-emptive attack by South Korea.

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Newsweek
North Korea warns of "full-blown war" if more "reckless" remarks from South (opens Newsweek)
Published Apr 2, 2022
Newsweek's feed description
Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un and a powerful figure in the country's government, also warned of a "disaster."
Deutsche Welle
North Korea warns it would use nuclear weapons if attacked | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Apr 4, 2022
Deutsche Welle's feed description
Kim Jong Un's sister has said a preemptive attack on North Korea would be an "unimaginably terrible disaster." Her comments come as Seoul's defense minister said the South's missile strike capabilities had improved.
The Guardian
North Korea would ‘annihilate’ South if provoked, warns Kim Jong-un’s sister (opens The Guardian)
Published Apr 4, 2022
The Guardian's feed description
Warning points to a rise in tensions on the peninsula after the North conducted its first intercontinental ballistic missile test in five years
Forbes
Kim Jong-Un’s Powerful Sister Threatens Nuclear Elimination Of South Korea’s Military After Pre-Emptive Strike Warning (opens Forbes)
Published Apr 4, 2022
Forbes's feed description
Kim warned that Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons will be used to “eliminate” the enemy’s armed forces if it faces a pre-emptive attack by South Korea.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
North Korea warns of nuclear response if South provokes it (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Published Apr 4, 2022
St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — For the second time this week, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un berated South Korea for touting its supposed preemptive strike
Digital Journal
Kim's sister says North Korea nukes could 'eliminate' South (opens Digital Journal)
Published Apr 4, 2022
Digital Journal's feed description
North Korea will use its nuclear weapons to "eliminate" South Korea's army in the event they launch a pre-emptive strike.
Breitbart News
Kim Jong-un’s Sister Threatens to Nuke South Korea (opens Breitbart News)
Published Apr 4, 2022
Breitbart News's feed description
Kim Yo-jong, the powerful and influential sister of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, threatens to use nuclear weapons against South Korea.
Sofrep
Kim Jong Un Hints at Possible Nuclear Tests, Kim's Sister Lashes Out Against South Korean Minister (opens Sofrep)
Published Apr 4, 2022
Sofrep's feed description
North Korea is posturing to detonate its first nuclear bomb since 2018 as the world is busy dealing with Russia's war in Ukraine and China's aggression in the South China Sea.
NBC News
North Korea says it will strike South with nuclear weapons if attacked (opens NBC News)
Published Apr 4, 2022
NBC News's feed description
Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un, said military action by the South would bring an “unimaginably terrible disaster,” state media reported.
Al Jazeera
North Korea warns of ‘dreadful’ nuclear response if provoked (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Apr 4, 2022
Al Jazeera's feed description
Kim Yo Jong, the North Korean leader’s powerful sister, issues her second warning to Seoul in three days.
Fox News
North Korea to bring 'unimaginable disaster' on South Korea if attacked, official says (opens Fox News)
Published Apr 4, 2022
Fox News's feed description
North Korea has clarified that it is prepared to use its nuclear capabilities on South Korea, should Seoul launch a "preemptive strike” attack.

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