Kim Jong-un is reported to be commanding the country's nuclear arsenal, with mandates for immediate nuclear retaliation and potential assassination plots.
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Updated Jun 17
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Kim Jong-un is reported to be commanding the country's nuclear arsenal, with mandates for immediate nuclear retaliation and potential assassination plots.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- President Lee addressed North Korean leadership issues, including discussions about succession and past meetings between high-ranking officials like Kim Jong-il and Chung Dong-young.Sub-event
Kim Jong-un commands nuclear arsenal; mandates for retaliation and assassination plots surfaced.1 source
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Kim Jong-un
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North Korea
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