In a provocative move, North Korea has engaged in a simulated “scorched earth” nuclear operation targeting several facilities in South Korea. The move opposes recent combined military activities by South Korea, Japan and the United States, which North Korea has consistently criticized as preparations for war.

The exercise was not only a defense against a hypothetical invasion but also an offensive act involving nuclear attacks on South Korea and the subsequent territorial occupation. The mock operation targeted essential South Korean military installations, ports and airfields, using what was described as “super-intense simultaneous strikes”.

This action took place shortly after the United States participated in allied air exercises with B-1B bombers. Adding fuel to the fire, North Korea also launched two short-range missiles into the ocean. These launches followed earlier, unsuccessful efforts by North Korea to deploy a reconnaissance satellite.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida denounced North Korea’s actions, claiming they pose a major threat to both regional and global peace and stability. He warned that Japan is ready to intercept any North Korean missile that may pass through its territory.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un constantly urges his armed forces to be on high alert. He has accused the leaders of the US, South Korea and Japan of acting as “mob bosses”, raising the potential for nuclear conflict in the region.

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