A nuclear-powered US submarine has made a port call in South Korea. North Korea says the move further escalates tensions in the region.
Tuesday's edition of the North's ruling Workers' Party newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, featured a statement from a defense ministry spokesperson.
The statement denounces the United States for "openly ignoring" North Korean security concerns. The USS Alexandria reportedly arrived in Busan the day before.
The spokesperson says North Korea's military would act to deter any threats to regional security and "exercise the legitimate right to punish the provokers."
South Korea's Yonhap News Agency says Pyongyang is likely testing the administration of US President Donald Trump, who claims he is open to reengaging with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
But Kim has recently been focusing on strengthening Pyongyang's alliance with Moscow.
South Korean defense ministry officials say the North has supported Russia's invasion of Ukraine with thousands of troops, 200 long-range artillery pieces and a "substantial amount" of ammunition.
They also raised the possibility of Moscow helping Pyongyang to develop a nuclear-powered submarine, and reentry technology for intercontinental ballistic missiles.
Tuesday's edition of the North's ruling Workers' Party newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, featured a statement from a defense ministry spokesperson.
The statement denounces the United States for "openly ignoring" North Korean security concerns. The USS Alexandria reportedly arrived in Busan the day before.
The spokesperson says North Korea's military would act to deter any threats to regional security and "exercise the legitimate right to punish the provokers."
South Korea's Yonhap News Agency says Pyongyang is likely testing the administration of US President Donald Trump, who claims he is open to reengaging with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
But Kim has recently been focusing on strengthening Pyongyang's alliance with Moscow.
South Korean defense ministry officials say the North has supported Russia's invasion of Ukraine with thousands of troops, 200 long-range artillery pieces and a "substantial amount" of ammunition.
They also raised the possibility of Moscow helping Pyongyang to develop a nuclear-powered submarine, and reentry technology for intercontinental ballistic missiles.
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Summary
Nuclear-powered USS Alexandria visits South Korea, escalating regional tensions with North Korea's defense ministry expressing concern and threat of response. North Korea may be testing U.S. President Donald Trump's administration while strengthening its alliance with Russia. Russia is suspected
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250212_01/
Date: Feb. 12, 2025
Created: 2025/02/12 07:00
Updated: 2025/12/08 06:19
Last Read: 2025/02/12 08:52