Kim Jong-un has asserted that the security alliance among the US, South Korea, and Japan poses a serious threat to North Korea, urging the nation to strengthen its nuclear weapons program. In a recent speech, he criticized the trilateral military arrangement, equating it to a NATO-style bloc aimed at increasing pressure on his regime. With stalled diplomatic relations, Kim has prioritized the modernization of North Korea's nuclear capabilities. Meanwhile, the US, reaffirming its commitment to complete denuclearisation, has stepped up joint military exercises with South Korea and Japan, leading to heightened tensions in the region.
In a speech on Saturday, Kim accused Washington of orchestrating a NATO-style military bloc in the region, further escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
Amid stalled diplomatic efforts in recent years, Kim has said he will bolster North Korea's nuclear weapons programme and prioritise its expansion and modernisation.
Kim stated the trilateral security arrangement between Washington, Seoul, and Tokyo was raising a grave challenge to the security environment of North Korea.
Despite Trump's willingness to re-engage with Kim, the US remains committed to the complete denuclearisation of the DPRK, reaffirming a tough stance in negotiations.
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