The new DPRK law enables a preventive nuclear attack: There will be no denuclearization or negotiations, Kim Jong-un says – Topky.sk

The DPRK has already designated itself as a state with nuclear weapons in its constitution, but the new law goes even further. It will allow the country to launch an “automatic” pre-emptive nuclear strike and “immediately destroy enemy forces” if a foreign country poses an imminent threat to Pyongyang. The law also prohibits the sharing of nuclear weapons or technology with other countries. “The decisive thing about the new law is that it defines a firm border so that our nuclear weapons cannot be negotiated,” KCNA quoted leader Kim Jong-un’s speech in the plenary session of the parliament as saying. Photo gallery (2) Source: SITA/Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP Kim also accused the United States of pressuring his country to weaken its defenses and ultimately cause the fall of his government. He also criticized South Korea’s plans to increase its conventional strike force and resume large-scale maneuvers with the US. According to him, these “dangerous” military actions only increased the tension in the region. He reiterated that Pyongyang will never give up the nuclear weapons it needs to defend against hostile actions by the US. “There is absolutely no such thing as giving up nuclear weapons, there will be no denuclearization or negotiation,” Kim Jong-un emphasized. Preparing to resume nuclear tests The DPRK’s latest move comes as observers say North Korea appears to be preparing to resume nuclear tests it suspended in 2017. US President Joe Biden’s administration has offered the North Korean leader talks at a location and date that will determine. South Korea, in turn, wants to provide Pyongyang with extensive economic aid if it gives up its nuclear arsenal, reports Reuters. However, North Korea rejects these offers and claims that the United States and its allies are continuing their “hostile policy”. “As long as there are nuclear weapons on Earth and the imperialism and intrigues of the United States and its proxies against our republic are not ended, the strengthening of our nuclear capabilities will not stop,” Kim Jong-un said.