Kim Threatens To Use Nuclear Weapons Amid Tensions With US, South Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has warned that he is ready to use his nuclear weapons in potential military conflicts with the United States and South Korea.

The ABC news reports Kim on Thursday saying; “Our armed forces are completely prepared to respond to any crisis, and our country’s nuclear war deterrent is also ready to mobilize its absolute power dutifully, exactly and swiftly in accordance with its mission."

“Talking about military action against our nation, which possesses absolute weapons that they fear the most, is preposterous and is very dangerous suicidal action."

He accused the United States of demonizing North Korea to justify its hostile policies.

He added that the U.S.-South Korea military drills targeting North Korea show the United States double standards because it brands North Korea’s routine military activities as provocations or threats.

On Yoon, Kim said; "Such a dangerous attempt will be immediately punished by our powerful strength and the Yoon Suk Yeol government and his military will be annihilated.”

Kim had said in April that North Korea could preemptively use nuclear weapons if threatened, saying they would never be confined to the single mission of war deterrent.

Kim's military has also test-launched nuclear-capable missiles that place both the U.S. mainland and South Korea within striking distance.