Kim Jong Un Threatens Nuclear Strike on South Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has threatened to use nuclear weapons against South Korea if provoked, amid escalating tensions between the two countries. This comes after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol warned that any nuclear aggression from the North would lead to the end of Kim's regime, citing the strength of the South Korean-US alliance. Yoon's remarks were made during a military parade showcasing South Korea's powerful Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missile, capable of destroying underground bunkers in the North. Kim responded by denouncing Yoon as 'an abnormal man', accusing him of threatening North Korea's sovereignty and boasting about military strength. This exchange marks a period of heightened friction and rhetoric between the neighbors, with North Korea rejecting reconciliation efforts and intensifying its military posture. Observers note that the North may soon codify a formal two-state system, further entrenching the division on the Korean Peninsula.