North Korea Condemns US Submarine Docking in South Korea as 'Hostile Act'

Pyongyang warns of potential military retaliation, accusing the US of escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

The USS Alexandria, a US nuclear-powered submarine, docked in Busan, South Korea, on Monday to replenish supplies and provide crew rest.
North Korea's defense ministry labeled the submarine's presence a 'dangerous hostile military act' and accused the US of ignoring its security concerns.
Pyongyang warned that the US actions could lead to 'acute military confrontation' and vowed to 'punish provokers' if necessary.
The submarine's docking coincides with ongoing joint US-South Korea military exercises, which North Korea views as rehearsals for invasion.
North Korea reiterated its commitment to advancing its nuclear program and criticized the US for what it called 'hegemonic' behavior.