Coverage dated July 27, 2022

Kim Jong Un threatens to use nuclear weapons amid tensions with US, S. Korea

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This year, Kim has been increasingly threatening North Korea's rivals with his advancing nuclear program.

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  1. News Center Maine

    Kim Jong Un threatens to use nuclear weapons amid tensions with US, S. Korea (opens News Center Maine)

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    This year, Kim has been increasingly threatening North Korea's rivals with his advancing nuclear program.

  2. France 24

    North Korea's Kim says 'ready to mobilise' nuclear weapons (opens France 24)

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    North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country was "ready to mobilise" its nuclear deterrent in any future military clash with the United States and South Korea, state media said Thursday.

  3. NBC Los Angeles

    Kim Threatens to Use Nukes as Tensions with US, S. Korea Continue (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has warned he’s ready to use his nuclear weapons in potential military conflicts with the United States and South Korea.

  4. The Times of Israel

    North Korea’s Kim threatens to use nukes in potential war with US, South Korea (opens The Times of Israel)

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    Speech apparently meant to boost internal unity in the impoverished country amid pandemic-related economic difficulties, and as Seoul strengthens alliance with Washington

  5. Shore News Network

    N.Korea's Kim says nuclear deterrent is ready, slams South's Yoon (opens Shore News Network)

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    By Hyonhee Shin and Soo-hyang Choi SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country is ready to mobilise its nuclear war deterrent and

  6. Washington Examiner

    Kim Jong Un warns US and South Korea his ‘nuclear war deterrent’ is ‘ready' (opens Washington Examiner)

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    North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warned the United States and South Korea that his country would be willing to use its nuclear arsenal against them.

  7. NBC News

    Kim Jong Un says nuclear deterrent is ready amid tensions with U.S. and South Korea (opens NBC News)

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    The North Korean leader also criticized South Korea’s new president, who has moved to strengthen Seoul’s military alliance with the U.S.

  8. The Buffalo News

    Kim threatens to use nukes amid tensions with US, S. Korea (opens The Buffalo News)

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    The Buffalo News's feed description

    North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has warned he’s ready to use his nuclear weapons in potential military conflicts with the United States and South Korea. State media reported Kim

  9. Los Angeles Times

    North Korea's Kim threatens to use nuclear weapons amid tensions with U.S. (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warned he’s ready to use his nuclear weapons in potential military conflicts with the United States and South Korea.

  10. CBS News

    North Korea's Kim Jong Un threatens to use nuclear weapons in potential conflicts with South Korea and United States (opens CBS News)

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    Experts say Pyongyang will likely intensify its threats against the Washington and Seoul as the allies prepare to expand summertime military exercises.

  11. Al Jazeera

    Kim Jong Un says N Korea ‘ready to mobilise’ nuclear deterrent (opens Al Jazeera)

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    North Korean leader condemns United States and South Korea in speech to mark ‘Victory Day’, the Korean War armistice.

  12. The Daily Caller

    ‘His Military Will Be Annihilated’: Kim Jong Un Announces North Korea Ready To Use Nuclear Weapons (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Kim Jong Un stated that North Korea is prepared and willing to use nuclear weapons in any conflict with the US, South Korea as tensions in the region increase.

  13. Deutsche Welle

    North Korea: Kim threatens to use nukes in potential war | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    North Korea's supreme leader Kim Jong Un said "nuclear war deterrence is also fully ready to mobilize" in the event of a war. He accused the United States of "gangster-like" behavior.

  14. Shore News Network

    N.Korea's Kim says nuclear deterrent is ready, slams S.Korea's Yoon (opens Shore News Network)

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    Shore News Network's feed description

    By Hyonhee Shin and Soo-hyang Choi SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country is ready to mobilise its nuclear war deterrent and

  15. Delaware Public Media

    Kim threatens to use nuclear weapons in any clash with the U.S. and South Korea (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    In a speech marking the 69th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice, Kim said his country is ready to use nuclear weapons in potential military conflicts with the U.S. or South Korea.

  16. Military.com

    Kim Threatens to Use Nukes Amid Tensions with US, South Korea (opens Military.com)

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    He accused the United States of “demonizing” North Korea to justify its hostile policies.

  17. Shore News Network

    N.Korea's Kim says country ready to mobilise nuclear war deterrent (opens Shore News Network)

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    By Soo-hyang Choi and Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country is ready to mobilise its nuclear war deterrent and

  18. Fox News

    Kim Jong Un threatens to use nuclear weapons against US, South Korea (opens Fox News)

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    Kim Jong Un threatened to use nuclear weapons on South Korea and the U.S. if provoked during a speech to Korean War veterans this week.

  19. Deutsche Welle

    Kim Jong Un threatens to use nuclear weapons if attacked | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un has threatened to use nuclear weapons in the event of a military confrontation. The warning came as North Koreans marked 'Victory Day,' the 69th anniversary of the armistice that ended hostilities in the Korean War.

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