Archive · 30 Jul 2025
North Korean Assembly Chief Accuses US, South Korea of Nuclear War Prep
The head of North Korea's legislative body, Pak In-chol, spoke at a meeting in Switzerland.
He said the United States and South Korea are getting ready to start a nuclear war.
He believes North Korea needs nuclear weapons to protect itself from these threats.
Pak said North Korea won't allow the US to push them around and is working to improve life for its people.
South Korea's speaker was also at the meeting and wanted to keep talking to North Korea, even though things are tense.
North Korea's assembly chief accused the US and South Korea of preparing for nuclear war.
Pak In-chol made the claim at a UN-led gathering in Switzerland.
He stated North Korea's nuclear development is self-defense against threats.
Pak said North Korea will not tolerate the US and its allies.
South Korea's speaker called for open communication despite strained relations.
- Who
- Pak In-chol, Chairman of the Supreme People's Assembly
- What
- North Korean assembly chief accused the US and South Korea of preparing for nuclear war.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Why
- To defend its sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity, according to Pak.
North Korea's View
US/South Korea View
Nuclear War Preparation
North Korea's View
US and South Korea are preparing for nuclear war.
US/South Korea View
This is not the official position of the United States and South Korea.
Nuclear Development Purpose
North Korea's View
North Korea's nuclear program is a self-defense measure.
US/South Korea View
The US and South Korea view this as a threat to regional stability.
- Accuser
- Pak In-chol
- Organization
- Supreme People's Assembly
- Location of Speech
- Switzerland
- Event
- World Conference of Speakers of Parliament
- Accusation
- US and South Korea preparing nuclear war
- North Korea stance
- Self-defense through nuclear development