North Korea Warns U.S. Over Military Threats Amid Rising Tensions

North Korea has advised the United States to abandon military threats if it is concerned about mainland safety. North Korea's state media, KCNA, highlighted U.S. Northern Command's recent remarks on North Korea's missile capabilities and criticized U.S. military activities near the Korean Peninsula as confrontational.

North Korea issued a warning to the United States on Saturday, urging it to halt military threats concerning the safety of the U.S. mainland. According to a report by North Korea's state media, KCNA, the statement was made by an official from the country's defense ministry.

The report responded to comments by the head of U.S. Northern Command regarding North Korea's intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) and their potential to reach the U.S. mainland. It accused the United States of engaging in provocative actions, such as organizing joint military exercises with South Korea and positioning a nuclear submarine near the Korean Peninsula.

The KCNA report emphasized that North Korea considers it its sovereign right to bolster its self-defense capabilities amid rising tensions. The report reflects ongoing geopolitical tension in the region and highlights the complex interplay between military readiness and diplomatic discourse.

(With inputs from agencies.)