A historical challenge from Kim: The nuclear button is on my desk.

A historical challenge from Kim: The nuclear button is on my desk.

09.03.2026 08:23

As global tensions rise due to war, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stated that the nuclear button is always on his desk, claiming that all U.S. territory is within North Korea's nuclear strike range.

As tensions of war and security rise globally, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has made harsh statements targeting the United States. Kim emphasized that the entire territory of the U.S. is within North Korea's attack range, highlighting his country's nuclear capabilities.

HISTORICAL CHALLENGE TO THE U.S.

In his statement, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un conveyed a clear message to the U.S. by stating that nuclear weapons are ready to be used at any moment. Kim said, "The nuclear button is always on my desk. All of the U.S. territory is within our nuclear strike range."

Claiming that they have the capacity to strike targets on the U.S. continent without prior warning, Kim asserted that North Korea has the power to hit any point on the American continent.

"THE ENEMY WILL FEEL ENDLESS FEAR"

Kim Jong Un argued that his enemies will "feel an endless fear," stating that this is not a threat but a reality that the U.S. must understand.

The North Korean leader's statements came in the shadow of increasing war tensions and discussions on nuclear deterrence worldwide. Experts warn that the renewed nuclear tensions between Pyongyang and Washington could affect not only the Korean Peninsula but also global security.

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