North Korea has warned that a conflict on the Korean Peninsula could lead to a new world war. The statement emphasized that having an unmatched attack capability that no one can stop is the most definite way to prevent war.

The North Korean government, which has increased security concerns in the Korean Peninsula and surrounding areas with successive statements, once again challenged the United States and its allies.

In a statement from the North Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the joint Freedom Guardian Exercise conducted by the United States and South Korea from March 10 to 20 was defended as a “military provocation,” stating, “This situation proves that this year’s Freedom Guardian Exercise is a provocative nuclear war rehearsal designed by the United States and its allies.” It was mentioned that ABD and South Korea expanded the scope of this year’s Freedom Guardian Exercise, with “special warfare training conducted from March 17 to 20 to destroy the enemy’s underground tunnel network and eliminate their nuclear weapons” as an example.

The statement argued that the Freedom Guardian Exercise has turned into a more aggressive war rehearsal each year, adding that “the military attempts by enemy states to control North Korea through hegemonic power have reached an even more dangerous level.” NORTH KOREA’S MESSAGE TO NATO It was claimed in the statement that the United States tries to establish military dominance not only over North Korea but throughout the entire Asia-Pacific region with military exercises, saying, “The continuity of military exercises in the Korean Peninsula, where there is a high possibility of a random spark turning into a destructive armed conflict, renders the regional situation uncontrollable.”

Reminding that NATO member countries also participate in joint military exercises led by the United States, including the Freedom Guardian Exercise, a warning was issued that “this shows that a military conflict on the Korean Peninsula will not be limited to just North Korea and the United States but will inevitably lead to a new world war.” “THE MOST DETERRENT WAY IS ATTACK CAPABILITY” The statement highlighted that the destabilized regional security environment obliges North Korea to strengthen its defense capabilities, emphasizing, “Having an unmatched attack capability that no one can stop is the most definite way to prevent war and effectively deter all threats and blackmail. Therefore, North Korea will strengthen its defense capabilities in every category steadily.”

The joint exercises drew a reaction from North Korea
The U.S. and South Korean militaries conducted the joint Freedom Guardian Exercise aiming to enhance the military intervention capabilities of the Washington-Seoul alliance. North Korea strongly reacted to the exercise, stating that it increased regional tension and posed a security risk.