July 8th 2024.
The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, known for her powerful position, has spoken out against South Korea's recent military drills near the border. In a statement released on Monday, Kim Yo Jong referred to the exercises as "suicidal hysteria" and warned of potential military action if the provocation continues.
These drills, which involved live-fire exercises on both land and sea, mark the first time they have been conducted since South Korea suspended a 2018 agreement aimed at easing tensions with the North. This suspension came in the midst of a domestic political crisis, leading some to believe that the conservative government deliberately escalated the situation.
Kim Yo Jong also pointed out the riskiness of these drills, which took place in a "touch-and-go situation" where the US, South Korea, and Japan had recently held a joint military exercise. North Korea sees these exercises as a threat to their security.
The statement also mentioned the possibility of the drills being deemed a violation of North Korea's sovereignty and seen as a declaration of war. If this were the case, the armed forces would take immediate action, in accordance with the country's constitution.
North Korea has been conducting frequent weapons tests since 2022, but their recent ones have been met with skepticism from South Korean officials and experts. It is believed that North Korea may have fabricated successful launches to cover up failed tests.
In early June, tensions between the two Koreas escalated when South Korean activists sent political leaflets over the border via balloons. In response, North Korea flew balloons carrying manure, cigarette butts, and waste paper back across the border. This led to the suspension of the 2018 inter-Korean military pact, which aimed to cease all hostile acts at border areas.
The agreement had already been in danger of collapsing due to animosities over North Korea's spy satellite launch in November of last year. Both countries had been taking actions that went against the terms of the agreement.
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