Seoul:North Korea has issued a stern warning against what it terms a U.S.-led naval buildup and nuclear submarine programs, signaling that it will respond to the perceived threat with unspecified "action."
According to Yonhap News Agency, Kim Jong-sik, the first vice department director of the Central Committee of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, criticized the arms build-up by the U.S. and its allies, claiming it poses a serious threat to regional peace and security. Kim's remarks were reported in a statement by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
Kim specifically referenced the nuclear submarine programs in South Korea, Japan, and Australia, describing them as part of a new U.S. security strategy aimed at securing maritime dominance. He argued that this strategy is destabilizing the strategic balance in the region and could ignite a new arms race.
Kim further emphasized the seriousness of the naval buildup, calling it a "very grave challenge" to North Korea's security. He warned that North Korea's response will not be limited to mere verbal denunciations, indicating that the country is prepared to take physical action to counter the threats.