National Security Office "Kim Jong-un Threatens Mentioning President... Deep Regret" (Update)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Bae Kyunghwan] The Presidential Office expressed "deep regret" on the 28th regarding North Korean State Affairs Commission Chairman Kim Jong-un's threatening remarks that mentioned President Yoon Suk-yeol by name.

Kang In-seon, spokesperson for the Presidential Office, stated during a briefing at the Yongsan Presidential Office in the afternoon that the National Security Office conveyed this position concerning Chairman Kim's speech.

In particular, the National Security Office explained, "We express deep regret over Chairman Kim Jong-un mentioning the President by name and making threatening remarks against our government," adding, "The government maintains a constant readiness posture capable of responding strongly and effectively to any provocations from North Korea, and will protect national security and the safety of the people based on the firm ROK-US alliance." It further emphasized, "As the government has consistently stated, we urge North Korea to come to the path of dialogue for substantive denuclearization and peace settlement."

According to the Korean Central News Agency, Chairman Kim stated at the recent 69th anniversary Victory Day event, "If you think you can preemptively neutralize or confront a part of our military power, absolutely not! Such a dangerous attempt will be immediately punished by strong force, and the Yoon Suk-yeol regime and its military will be annihilated."

Meanwhile, the Presidential Office announced that President Yoon will receive the Ministry of Education's work report on the 29th as originally scheduled, reversing the previous decision to postpone it. Earlier, the Presidential Office had announced the postponement of the Ministry of Education's work report due to President Yoon's additional schedule.

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