North Korea Threatens Defense Measures in Response to US-South Korea Agreement on Deterring Nuclear Threats
- The US and South Korea have declared intentions to intensify collaboration to deter North Korea's nuclear threats.
- South Korea's leader Yoon Suk Yeol visited Washington to strengthen the alliance, but the deal has received mixed reviews at home.
- Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korea's leader, has condemned the agreement and threatened more shows of military force.
- North Korea believes it must enhance its "nuclear war deterrent" in response and has said the deal will worsen regional instability.
- The US has pledged to provide South Korea more information on planning for potential conflict with North Korea, prompting Kim Yo Jong's criticism.