North Korea's defense ministry condemned on Tuesday the recent arrival of a U.S. submarine in South Korea, stating that its military forces are prepared to take any necessary action. "We will not back down an inch from our confrontation with this tyrannical enemy," ministry stated.
The state-run Korean Central News Agency reported that a spokesperson from the ministry said in a statement that the Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered submarine, Alexandria, arrived at the Busan naval base on February 10. The base is located about 320 kilometers southeast of Seoul, where the submarine was set to replenish supplies and allow its crew to rest.
In the statement, the North Korean defense ministry spokesperson described the submarine's arrival as a clear sign of the U.S.'s "unwavering hysteria for confrontation" with North Korea and an "undeniable threat" to the country’s security environment.
"The U.S. is openly ignoring the security concerns" of North Korea, the spokesperson said, expressing "grave concerns" and warning the U.S. to stop provocations that stir up instability.
"Our armed forces are strictly watching the frequent appearance of the U.S. strategic means on the Korean Peninsula and are ready for using any means to defend the security and interests of the state and the regional peace," the statement said.
The spokesperson also emphasized that North Korea's armed forces will "take actions to deter factors threatening the regional security environment and unhesitatingly exercise their legitimate right to punish those responsible for the provocation."
Tensions on the Korean Peninsula have escalated since the beginning of the year, with Pyongyang launching what it claims to be a new hypersonic missile, along with a salvo of short-range missiles, in the lead-up to U.S. President Donald Trump's inauguration last month.
On Monday, South Korean and U.S. militaries held a joint live-fire exercise in South Korean city of Pocheon. The drills involved K1A2 tanks, K21 infantry fighting vehicles, U.S. striker armored vehicles, Apache helicopters, and other equipment totalling over 150 units, along with more than 2,000 troops.
The North Korea called it “provocations”, accusing them of escalating tensions and warning they would lead to "undesired results."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv was ready to halt strikes on Russian energy facilities if Moscow stops targeting Ukraine’s ...
G7 foreign ministers called on Iran to end its arming and support of Houthis in Yemen, which they said constituted...
When U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on 24 September, trad...
Iran's military has threatened to launch sustained attacks on U.S. bases and interests across the Middle East if Washington resumes military action against Tehran.
The death toll from an overnight Russian attack on the Kyiv region rose to four, including three children, Kyiv regional authorities said on Sunday. A mother and her two 3-year-old children were killed when a Russian drone strike hit a private home, the emergency service said.
Overnight Russian strikes on the city of Sumy, northeast Ukraine, have killed one woman and injured a man, the country's State Emergency Service has said.
Russian parliamentary elections have delivered a comfortable win to the ruling United Russia party, which is closely aligned to President Vladimir Putin. With more than 95 per cent of ballots counted, United Russia has taken 57.83 per cent of the vote, up from the 49.8 per cent it won in 2021.
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) took first place in state elections in northeastern Germany on Sunday, voting projections showed, delivering the worst result for Chancellor Friedrich Merz's mainstream conservative party since 1949.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv was ready to halt strikes on Russian energy facilities if Moscow stops targeting Ukraine’s energy sector, critical infrastructure, and food exports, as he prepared to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in New York.
When U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on 24 September, traders will be watching for more than the outcome of the two leaders' talks.
Seven Ethiopian armed groups, including former enemies from the 2020-2022 civil war, have formed an alliance aimed at overthrowing Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will announce a new AI defence partnership with the United States on Tuesday, aimed at strengthening the protection of critical infrastructure and detecting threats.
As world leaders gather in New York for the 81st UN General Assembly, the organisation faces wars, displacement, climate pressures and deepening geopolitical divisions.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment