There are many countries who want to go after the United States. But this one is more adamant about it than others.
And Pentagon officials are sweating after this major U.S. enemy launches a brutal threat.
Kim Jong Un Vows Aggressive Anti-US Policies Amid Global Tensions
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has announced plans to escalate his regime’s hostility toward the United States, declaring what he described as Pyongyang’s “toughest anti-US counteraction” policy yet. The announcement, reported by state-run Korean Central News Agency, came during a recent meeting of the ruling Workers’ Party.
Despite President-elect Donald Trump’s indications of a willingness to reengage with North Korea diplomatically, Kim appears increasingly preoccupied with what he perceives as the growing influence of the United States in the region.
The 40-year-old dictator has called for more “proactive and offensive external activities” to counter what he sees as American aggression.
Kim also accused the United States, South Korea, and Japan of forming a “nuclear military bloc for aggression,” a claim consistent with Pyongyang’s longstanding narrative of external threats.
However, the Workers’ Party meeting report made no mention of Trump despite the president-elect’s history of volatile interactions with the North Korean leader.
When Trump first assumed office in 2017, tensions between Washington and Pyongyang were at a boiling point. The then-president responded to North Korea’s missile tests with fiery rhetoric, warning of “fire and fury like the world has never seen.” Trump famously mocked Kim as “Rocket Man” and “Little Rocket Man” in reference to his nuclear ambitions.
Yet by early 2018, the dynamic between the two leaders shifted dramatically. Trump and Kim held three high-profile meetings during Trump’s presidency, attempting to negotiate a deal to curb Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons program.
While no substantive agreements were reached, Trump frequently touted the “beautiful” letters he received from Kim as a sign of the thaw in their relationship.
Following Trump’s 2024 election victory, there were reports of renewed efforts to explore direct talks with North Korea, signaling potential hopes for rekindling the stalled diplomatic process. However, North Korea’s recent actions suggest that such hopes may face significant obstacles.
In recent months, Pyongyang has ramped up its weapons testing, showcasing its military capabilities. The regime has also reportedly deepened its alliance with Russia, sending over 10,000 troops and weapons to support Moscow’s ongoing war in Ukraine. This controversial move has drawn sharp criticism from the international community.
According to White House spokesman John Kirby, North Korean troops have been treated as expendable by Russian forces, often deployed in “hopeless assaults against Ukrainian defenses.”
Kirby didn’t mince words when addressing the grim situation. “I hope they’re loading up their commanders with a bunch of body bags because they’re clearly going to need it,” he told reporters.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy estimated that around 3,000 North Korean troops have been k*lled or wounded in the conflict so far. In exchange for its support, North Korea is believed to be receiving advanced technology and other forms of assistance from the Kremlin.
The escalating conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East could further complicate Trump’s foreign policy agenda, particularly his stated goal of resolving global conflicts during his upcoming term.
While the president-elect has vowed to prioritize peace and diplomacy, Pyongyang’s recent moves signal a determination to stay on a collision course with Washington.
As Kim continues to bolster his military ambitions and forge controversial alliances, the path to easing tensions between the U.S. and North Korea looks increasingly uncertain.
Stay tuned to The Federalist Wire.
