North Korea has blasted South Korea’s submarine plan as a “dangerous move.” On Tuesday, state media condemned the deal between Seoul and Washington, warning of a “nuclear domino” effect. The commentary described the agreement as a “dangerous attempt at confrontation.”
The deal was announced last week by President Lee Jae Myung. It allows South Korea to expand its authority over uranium enrichment and spent-fuel reprocessing. North Korea predicts this will spark a “hot arms race,” making the region less safe.
This characterization comes just one day after Seoul made a peaceful move. President Lee proposed military talks to prevent border clashes, the first offer in seven years. However, the North views the submarine plan as the defining move of the administration.
The “nuclear domino” warning reinforces the danger. North Korea is arguing that the South is playing with fire. This narrative warns of burns to come.
North Korea has yet to respond to the offer for military talks. The focus on the dangerous move suggests that caution is thrown to the wind. The region remains wary.