North Korea's Kim orders the military to 'thoroughly annihilate' the US, and South Korea if provoked

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered his military to "thoroughly annihilate" the United States and South Korea in the face of what he perceives as an unprecedented U.S.-led confrontation. Kim plans to escalate weapons tests in 2024, aiming to enhance North Korea's nuclear arsenal ahead of the U.S. presidential election in November. During a recent party meeting, Kim outlined objectives, including launching military spy satellites, producing more nuclear materials, and developing attack drones to strengthen North Korea's bargaining position in future U.S. diplomacy. Tensions are rising, with Kim urging the military to be prepared for any provocation and President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea responding by reinforcing the country's military capabilities in response to the North Korean nuclear threat. Experts predict potential small-scale military clashes between North and South Korea and anticipate North Korea testing intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the mainland U.S. North Korea has conducted over 100 missile tests since 2022, prompting joint military drills by the U.S. and South Korea. Kim has sought stronger ties with China and Russia, while suspicions arise that North Korea may be supplying conventional arms for Russia's war in Ukraine in exchange for military technology. The extent of North Korea's nuclear arsenal remains uncertain, with estimates ranging from 20-30 bombs to over 100, and concerns persist about the country's pursuit of nuclear-armed intercontinental ballistic missiles.

उत्तर कोरिया के किम ने सेना को उकसाने पर अमेरिका और दक्षिण कोरिया को 'पूरी तरह से नष्ट' करने का आदेश दिया