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North Korea's Nuclear Moves Seen as Bid for U.S. Attention

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol warns of potential provocations by North Korea ahead of the U.S. presidential election.

  • South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol believes North Korea's recent nuclear facility disclosure aims to capture U.S. attention before the presidential election.
  • Yoon anticipates North Korea may conduct further provocations, including nuclear tests and long-range missile launches.
  • North Korea's actions have increased tensions on the Korean Peninsula, with leader Kim Jong Un threatening nuclear retaliation against South Korea.
  • Experts suggest North Korea wants to use its nuclear arsenal to gain concessions, especially if Donald Trump, with whom Kim previously engaged diplomatically, wins the U.S. election.
  • Yoon remains confident in the strength of the South Korea-U.S. alliance, emphasizing its importance for regional stability amid North Korea's growing threats.
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