South Korea: Kim regime will end if uses nukes
South Korean president says that the North Korean regime’s obsession with the development of nuclear weapons aggravates the North Korean people’s suffering.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has said that the North Korean regime will be "brought to an end by an overwhelming response from the South Korea-US alliance" if it uses nuclear weapons.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has said that the North Korean regime will be “brought to an end by an overwhelming response from the South Korea-US alliance” if it uses nuclear weapons.
Yoon made the remarks on September 26, 2023, during a ceremony at Seoul Air Base observing the 75th Armed Forces Day. He also warned North Korea that its nuclear and missile programs are a threat to regional and global peace.
Yeol said, “Despite repeated warnings from the international community over the past several decades, North Korea has been upgrading its nuclear and missile capabilities. Moreover, it has been blatantly threatening to use nuclear weapons. This constitutes an existential threat to our people and a grave challenge to world peace.”
South Korean President further added, “The North Korean regime’s obsession with the development of nuclear weapons aggravates the North Korean people’s suffering. It continues to exploit and oppress its people and violate their human rights.
“The North Korean regime must clearly realize that nuclear weapons will never be able to guarantee its security. Based on battle-ready combat capabilities and a solid readiness posture, our military will immediately retaliate against any North Korean provocation. If North Korea uses nuclear weapons, its regime will be brought to an end by an overwhelming response from the ROK-U.S. alliance,” he added.
“Upon the foundation of the ironclad ROK-U.S. alliance, our government will further strengthen security cooperation between the Republic of Korea, the United States and Japan. Furthermore, we will establish a strong security posture by standing in close solidarity with our partner countries. On top of this, our people will never be deceived by the fake peace tricks of North Korea’s communist regime and its followers.”
Yoon’s remarks come at a time of heightened tensions between North and South Korea. North Korea has conducted a record number of missile tests this year, and there are concerns that it may be preparing to conduct a nuclear test.
The United States has also warned North Korea against using nuclear weapons. US President Joe Biden has said that the United States will defend its allies, including South Korea, against any nuclear attack.
The situation on the Korean Peninsula is complex and volatile.
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