Mon Oct 14 19:43:22 UTC 2024: ## North Korea Threatens Military Action Against South Korea
**Seoul:** North Korea has issued a military order to its troops to retaliate against any attack from South Korea, according to international news agencies. The order, issued on Saturday, remained active until Sunday.
The threat follows claims from North Korea that South Korea launched three drone missions into Pyongyang earlier this month, spreading leaflets critical of Kim Jong-un’s regime. North Korea has warned that it will respond with military force if such activities continue.
Reports indicate that military units on both sides of the border have been put on high alert, with North Korea reportedly instructing its troops to prepare for possible combat. A North Korean spokesperson is quoted as saying that any attack would result in “severe consequences” for South Korea, potentially leading to its “complete annihilation.”
South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) has acknowledged the North’s threats, stating that they are closely monitoring the situation and prepared for any provocation. JCS spokesperson Lee Seong-joon emphasized, “Our military is closely watching the situation and is fully prepared for any provocations from the North.”
The latest escalation in tensions between the two Koreas highlights the ongoing instability in the region. While South Korea maintains a posture of readiness, the situation is being closely watched by the international community.
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