North Korea has issued a statement vowing to take measures to enhance its nuclear deterrence posture following a subcritical nuclear test conducted by the United States. The recent test, which did not involve a nuclear explosion, was carried out by the US Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration at its Nevada test site. North Korea expressed concerns that the test has destabilized the region and the world at large, emphasizing that it cannot ignore such actions. The statement, released by the state-run KCNA news agency, did not specify what measures North Korea might consider. North Korea has conducted six underground nuclear tests and is believed to be preparing for a seventh. Despite sanctions imposed by the UN Security Council due to its nuclear and missile programs, North Korea maintains its nuclear deterrence posture as a means to ensure its security.
North Korea Vows to Enhance Nuclear Deterrence After US Subcritical Test
