North Korea stages nuclear strike drill to protest allied exercises

North Korea has reported conducting a simulated nuclear strike on targets in South Korea in response to allied exercises that it said amounted to plans for a preemptive nuclear attack by the United States. The state media reports provided detailed information on how the North envisions a potential war, including countering any attack by striking the South with nuclear weapons and occupying its territory.

Aug 31, 2023 - 08:30
North Korea stages nuclear strike drill to protest allied exercises
North Korea has reported conducting a simulated nuclear strike on targets in South Korea in response to allied exercises that it said amounted to plans for a preemptive nuclear attack by the United States. The state media reports provided detailed information on how the North envisions a potential war, including countering any attack by striking the South with nuclear weapons and occupying its territory.