North Korea Threatens 'Total Destruction' on Korean War Armistice Anniversary
Kim Jong Un and military officials express intense hostility towards the US and South Korea, citing stalled diplomatic efforts.
- North Korea's leadership vows to obliterate enemies if war resumes, according to state media KCNA.
- The 71st anniversary of the Korean War armistice was marked by strong anti-US and South Korea rhetoric.
- Diplomatic talks between North Korea and the US have been stalled since 2019, with no expected changes.
- North Korea accuses the US and South Korea of provoking nuclear conflict.
- The Korean War ended in 1953 with an armistice, leaving North and South Korea technically still at war.