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North Korea’s Kim slams US-Seoul nuclear submarine deal as ‘offensive act’

North Korea’s Kim slams US-Seoul nuclear submarine deal as ‘offensive act’

Summary

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un criticized the U.S.-South Korea nuclear submarine deal, calling it a threat to regional security. Kim's remarks came as he toured a submarine production facility and oversaw missile tests. Meanwhile, North Korea continues to support Russia's military actions in Ukraine.

Key Facts

  • Kim Jong Un called the U.S.-South Korea submarine deal a threat to Korean Peninsula stability.
  • North Korea is developing a nuclear-powered submarine capable of launching missiles.
  • North Korea successfully tested a new missile hitting a target 200 kilometers away.
  • South Korea is seeking a deal with the U.S. for nuclear submarine technology.
  • U.S. law restricts military use of nuclear material, but South Korea might receive an exemption.
  • Kim Jong Un confirmed ongoing North Korean military support for Russia in Ukraine.
  • Russian President Putin sent a New Year’s greeting to Kim, highlighting military cooperation.
  • A strategic partnership treaty exists between Russia and North Korea since 2024.
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