Lloyd Austin talks about regional instability and promises action in the event of a nuclear escalation of Pyongyang.
Any nuclear action by North Korea against the United States or other countries “will lead to the end of the Kim Jong-un regime.” The confirmation came from US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, who spoke after a meeting with his South Korean counterpart.
“Any nuclear attack against the United States or against its allies and partners, including the use of non-strategic nuclear weapons, is unacceptable and will lead to the end of the Kim regime,” he said in remarks also referred to in a statement. . reportWhich appears after hours new tests Intercontinental ballistic missiles from Pyongyang.
Lloyd Austin’s terminology aligns with the discourse used in National Defense Strategypresented by the Pentagon last week.
- The US and South Korean defense ministers have expressed concern about the recent launches, after North Korea began a raft of tests, some of which have been placed Japan on alert.
Lloyd Austin regards the escalation of tension as “destabilizing the region,” and urged Pyongyang to “stop this kind of activity and start engaging in a serious dialogue.” Despite the tone of warning, the official said Washington had no plans to change its position in the region.
On Wednesday, North Korea fired 23 missiles, a daily record that makes Tokyo and Seoul fear a real attack.
In response to the behavior of the Kim Jong Un regime, the United States and South Korea announced the extension of exercises involving the air forces of both countries, which include about 240 American combat aircraft.
