<p>Mass rallies in North Korea's Pyongyang vowed a "war of revenge" against the United States, after the geo-economically isolated nation in the Korean peninsula marked the 73rd anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean war.</p>

<p>North and South Korea have been in a state of perpetual conflict after the Korean war, 73 years ago ended in a truce. The two countries had come into being in 1948 with a consensus to avoid a civil war. Both Korea and Vietnam had split in half, with pro-communists organising a government in the North and anti-communists organising a government in the South, and thus forming present-day North and South Korea.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;North Korea vows ‘overwhelming offensive’ against US military</strong></p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/north-korea-vows-overwhelming-offensive-against-us-military-608411/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>According to state news agency KCNA, about 120,000 people from the working class and students took part in the rallies held across Pyongyang on Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Photos published by North Korean state media showed people in a rally holding placards that read, 'The whole US mainland is within our shooting range' and 'The imperialist US is the destroyer of peace'.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What does it mean?</strong></h2>

<p>The observance of the 73rd anniversary of the Korean war in Pyongyang comes after the North Korean foreign ministry accused the United States of "making desperate efforts to ignite a nuclear war", after the Biden administration reportedly sent US strategic assets to the Korean peninsula and the Indo-Pacific.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/construction-at-north-koreas-satellite-launch-pad-hits-new-urgency-report-596267">Construction at North Korea’s satellite launch pad hits ‘new urgency’: Report</a></strong></p>

<p>The war anniversary observance also comes amid reports that North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un could soon repeat an attempt to launch its first military satellite, deemed a spy satellite by the West. The goal of the said satellite is reported to be monitoring of the US military activities.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Kim Jong Un's bid for spy satellite</strong></h2>

<p>Pyongyang's first attempt to launch the said satellite ended in a failure last month.&nbsp;</p>

<p>North Korea now had "the strongest absolute weapon to punish the US imperialists" and the "avengers on this land are burning with the indomitable will to revenge the enemy," KCNA said.</p>

<p>North Korea,a nuclear-armed nation has been testing various weapons including its biggest intercontinental ballistic missile, ramping up tension with the South and the South's main ally, the United States.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

<p><strong>WATCH WION LIVE HERE</strong></p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" loading="”lazy”" src="https://www.wionews.com/live-tv/embed?autoplay=1&amp;mute=1  width=&quot;100%&quot;"></iframe></p>


Mass rallies in North Korea's Pyongyang vowed a "war of revenge" against the United States, after the geo-economically isolated nation in the Korean peninsula marked the 73rd anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean war.

Mass rallies in North Korea's Pyongyang vowed a "war of revenge" against the United States, after the geo-economically isolated nation in the Korean peninsula marked the 73rd anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean war. North and South Korea have been in a state of perpetual conflict after the Korean war, 73 years ago ended in a truce. The two countries had come into being in 1948 with a consensus to avoid a civil war. Both Korea and Vietnam had split in half, with pro-communists organising a government in the North and anti-communists organising a government in the South, and thus forming present-day North and South Korea. Also watch | North Korea vows ‘overwhelming offensive’ against US military × According to state news agency KCNA, about 120,000 people from the working class and students took part in the rallies held across Pyongyang on Sunday. Photos published by North Korean state media showed people in a rally holding placards that read, 'The whole US mainland is within our shooting range' and 'The imperialist US is the destroyer of peace'. What does it mean? The observance of the 73rd anniversary of the Korean war in Pyongyang comes after the North Korean foreign ministry accused the United States of "making desperate efforts to ignite a nuclear war", after the Biden administration reportedly sent US strategic assets to the Korean peninsula and the Indo-Pacific. Also read | Construction at North Korea’s satellite launch pad hits ‘new urgency’: Report The war anniversary observance also comes amid reports that North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un could soon repeat an attempt to launch its first military satellite, deemed a spy satellite by the West. The goal of the said satellite is reported to be monitoring of the US military activities. Kim Jong Un's bid for spy satellite Pyongyang's first attempt to launch the said satellite ended in a failure last month. North Korea now had "the strongest absolute weapon to punish the US imperialists" and the "avengers on this land are burning with the indomitable will to revenge the enemy," KCNA said. North Korea,a nuclear-armed nation has been testing various weapons including its biggest intercontinental ballistic missile, ramping up tension with the South and the South's main ally, the United States. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

North Korea vows to 'punish the US' on 73rd anniversary of Korean war

What is the reason behind the tensions between North and South Korea? We look at the history behind the conflict that has separated the Koreas since World War 2. Priyanka Sharma tells you more

Gravitas: History of the Korean Conflict

<p>Amid simmering tensions in the Korean Peninsula, the United States, Japan and South Korea on Wednesday (October 26) warned of an "unparalleled" scale of response in case North Korea conducts a seventh nuclear bomb test.&nbsp;</p>

<p>South Korean First Vice Foreign Minister Cho Hyun-dong told a news conference in Tokyo: "We agreed that an unparalleled scale of response would be necessary if North Korea pushes ahead with a seventh nuclear test."&nbsp;</p>

<p>North Korea has continued with its record pace of weapon testing this year, including the firing of a short-range ballistic missile. Some reports even suggested that it fired many artillery rounds close to the inter-Korean border.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-warns-russia-against-using-nukes-says-would-be-incredibly-serious-mistake-528412">Biden warns Russia against using nukes, says would be 'incredibly serious mistake'</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>During the joint presser, Cho spoke alongside his Japanese and US counterparts, Vice Foreign Minister Takeo Mori and Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman respectively.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sherman said that "we urge (North Korea) to refrain from further provocations," and added that such actions can be "reckless and deeply destabilising for the region."</p>

<p>Sherman added, "Anything that happens here, such as a North Korean nuclear test ... has implications for the security of the entire world. We hope indeed that everyone on the Security Council would understand that any use of a nuclear weapon will change the world in incredible ways."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;South Korea's SK hynix cuts CapEx by 50%; US curbs may force company out of China&nbsp;</strong></p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/south-koreas-sk-hynix-cuts-capex-by-50-us-curbs-may-force-company-out-of-china-528513/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>While responding to the remarks, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said that the nations should acknowledge "the root causes of the long-standing impasse". Wang suggested that necessary steps must be taken to enhance mutual trust and address the concerns of all parties in a balanced manner.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tensions escalated when the US Navy aircraft carrier strike group entered into waters off the Korean Peninsula, with the North criticising it. The state's foreign ministry said that it posed a "serious threat" to the stability.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recently, South Korea worked to enhance its readiness and further strengthen surveillance capabilities with the annual Hoguk defence drills, which are designed to boost its ability to respond to North Korea's nuclear and missile threats.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH WION LIVE HERE</strong></p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" loading="”lazy”" src="https://www.wionews.com/live-tv/embed?autoplay=1&amp;mute=1" width="100%"></iframe></p>

<p>You can <strong>now write for wionews.com</strong> and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/content-contribution-registration-form">here</a>.</strong></p>


Amid simmering tensions in the Korean Peninsula, the United States, Japan and South Korea on Wednesday (October 26) warned of an "unparalleled" scale of response in case North Korea conducts a seventh nuclear bomb test.

Amid simmering tensions in the Korean Peninsula, the United States, Japan and South Korea on Wednesday (October 26) warned of an "unparalleled" scale of response in case North Korea conducts a seventh nuclear bomb test. South Korean First Vice Foreign Minister Cho Hyun-dong told a news conference in Tokyo: "We agreed that an unparalleled scale of response would be necessary if North Korea pushes ahead with a seventh nuclear test." North Korea has continued with its record pace of weapon testing this year, including the firing of a short-range ballistic missile. Some reports even suggested that it fired many artillery rounds close to the inter-Korean border. ALSO READ | Biden warns Russia against using nukes, says would be 'incredibly serious mistake' During the joint presser, Cho spoke alongside his Japanese and US counterparts, Vice Foreign Minister Takeo Mori and Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman respectively. Sherman said that "we urge (North Korea) to refrain from further provocations," and added that such actions can be "reckless and deeply destabilising for the region." Sherman added, "Anything that happens here, such as a North Korean nuclear test ... has implications for the security of the entire world. We hope indeed that everyone on the Security Council would understand that any use of a nuclear weapon will change the world in incredible ways." WATCH | South Korea's SK hynix cuts CapEx by 50%; US curbs may force company out of China × While responding to the remarks, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said that the nations should acknowledge "the root causes of the long-standing impasse". Wang suggested that necessary steps must be taken to enhance mutual trust and address the concerns of all parties in a balanced manner. Tensions escalated when the US Navy aircraft carrier strike group entered into waters off the Korean Peninsula, with the North criticising it. The state's foreign ministry said that it posed a "serious threat" to the stability. Recently, South Korea worked to enhance its readiness and further strengthen surveillance capabilities with the annual Hoguk defence drills, which are designed to boost its ability to respond to North Korea's nuclear and missile threats. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

If North Korea holds nuclear test, there'll be 'unparalleled scale of response', warn US, Japan, South Korea

<p>The conflict between North Korea and South Korea continues as both countries exchanged warning shots at the disputed maritime border on Monday. The South Korean military fired at a North Korean ship for “crossing the border” prompting a similar response from Korean People’s Army.</p>

<p>According to reports on the local media, a merchant vessel entered South Korean waters after crossing the controversial border known as Northern Limit Line. However, the vessel immediately retreated after warning shots were fired, according to South Korea’s joint chiefs of staff.</p>

<p>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rishi-sunak-on-course-to-become-next-uk-pm-as-boris-johnson-pulls-out-of-race-527856" hreflang="en">Rishi Sunak on course to become next UK PM as Boris Johnson pulls out of race</a></p>

<p>Yonhap news agency further reported that North Korea responded to the incident by firing multiple shells at Southern Korean vessels which they claimed had “invaded” the region.</p>

<p>“Coastal defence units on the western front … took an initial countermeasure to powerfully expel the enemy warship by firing 10 shells of multiple rocket launchers toward the territorial waters, where naval enemy movement was detected, at 5:15,” Korean People’s Army said in a statement.</p>

<p>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/the-world-needs-china-says-xi-jinping-after-being-elected-as-the-general-secretary-527698" hreflang="en">'The world needs China,' says Xi after getting third term as general secretary, at par with Mao</a></p>

<p>“KPA general staff once again sends a grave warning to the enemies who made [a] naval intrusion in the wake of such provocations as the recent artillery firing and loudspeaker broadcasting.”</p>

<p>The incident was one in a long line of conflicts which has taken place in the past few months. Since the visit of US Vice President Kamala Harris to Seoul, tensions have flared between the two nations and North Korea has been testing nuclear weapons quite close to the common contested zone.</p>

<p>This incident also took place on the same day that US deputy secretary of state Wendy Sherman was supposed to meet counterparts from Japan and South Korea for a diplomatic meeting.</p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" loading="”lazy”" src="https://www.wionews.com/live-tv/embed?autoplay=1&amp;mute=1" width="100%"></iframe></p>


The conflict between North Korea and South Korea continues as both countries exchanged warning shots at the disputed maritime border on Monday. The South Korean military fired at a North Korean ship for “crossing the border” prompting a similar response from Korean People’s Army.

The conflict between North Korea and South Korea continues as both countries exchanged warning shots at the disputed maritime border on Monday. The South Korean military fired at a North Korean ship for “crossing the border” prompting a similar response from Korean People’s Army. According to reports on the local media, a merchant vessel entered South Korean waters after crossing the controversial border known as Northern Limit Line. However, the vessel immediately retreated after warning shots were fired, according to South Korea’s joint chiefs of staff. Also read | Rishi Sunak on course to become next UK PM as Boris Johnson pulls out of race Yonhap news agency further reported that North Korea responded to the incident by firing multiple shells at Southern Korean vessels which they claimed had “invaded” the region. “Coastal defence units on the western front … took an initial countermeasure to powerfully expel the enemy warship by firing 10 shells of multiple rocket launchers toward the territorial waters, where naval enemy movement was detected, at 5:15,” Korean People’s Army said in a statement. Also read | 'The world needs China,' says Xi after getting third term as general secretary, at par with Mao “KPA general staff once again sends a grave warning to the enemies who made [a] naval intrusion in the wake of such provocations as the recent artillery firing and loudspeaker broadcasting.” The incident was one in a long line of conflicts which has taken place in the past few months. Since the visit of US Vice President Kamala Harris to Seoul, tensions have flared between the two nations and North Korea has been testing nuclear weapons quite close to the common contested zone. This incident also took place on the same day that US deputy secretary of state Wendy Sherman was supposed to meet counterparts from Japan and South Korea for a diplomatic meeting.

North and South Korea exchange warning fire at maritime border amid tensions

korean-conflict

Korean Conflict, News on Korean Conflict, stories on Korean Conflict, articles on Korean Conflict, Korean Conflict stories at Wion, Korean Conflict news, Korean Conflict latest news

korean conflict

North Korea vows to 'punish the US' on 73rd anniversary of Korean war

Gravitas: History of the Korean Conflict

If North Korea holds nuclear test, there'll be 'unparalleled scale of response', warn US, Japan, South Korea

North and South Korea exchange warning fire at maritime border amid tensions