Nuclear Tensions Are Accelerating On The Korean Peninsula

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (left) and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol (right). © France Médias Monde Infographics  

Politico: Nuclear tensions on the Korean peninsula are accelerating dramatically  

As the global security environment becomes more challenging, the need to adapt alliances increases as well. 

 South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has sent a nuclear shot across the bow, declaring earlier this month that if problems get worse, “our country will introduce tactical nuclear weapons or build them on our own.” 

And his remark should send alarm bells ringing in Washington and allied capitals across Europe and Asia. 

Yoon’s statement — which he emphasized didn’t constitute official policy — came in response to a highly belligerent speech by North Korean strongman Kim Jong Un in December. Already following a year in which North Korea tested more missiles of all ranges than in any previous 12-month period, Kim announced that Pyongyang would start “mass-production of tactical nuclear weapons,” leading to “an exponential increase of the country’s nuclear arsenal.” And few would be surprised if he decided to conduct a seventh nuclear weapons test this year.  

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WNU Editor: I am sure South Korea, if it wants, can build nuclear weapns very quickly. But this will contravene international law, break anti-proliferation treaties, and result in sanctions.  

Update: With all the problems and crisis in the world, why is this US politician bringing this up .... US Navy Warship ‘Seized’ By North Korea During Intelligence Gathering Mission Must Be Returned: US Lawmaker (EurAsian Times).