Recent reports suggest that North Korea has conducted a simulated “scorched earth” nuclear attack exercise on targets in South Korea in response to joint military drills being held by South Korea, Japan, and the United States. The exercise involved repelling an invasion, launching nuclear attacks, and occupying territory.

Along with these simulated attacks, North Korea also fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea, after failed attempts to launch a spy satellite.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida condemned these actions, stating that they pose a significant threat to peace and stability in the region.

North Korea’s disclosure of detailed war plans reaffirms its aggressive nuclear doctrine and its protest against the ongoing South Korean-U.S. military exercises. The missile launches were seen as a significant provocation that violates U.N. Security Council resolutions. South Korea, the US, and Japan remain committed to defending against any North Korean threats.

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