North Korea's Defiant Response to Pentagon's WMD Threat Report

North Korea has criticized the Pentagon's report on weapons of mass destruction, calling it a threat to its sovereignty and security. The report identified North Korea as a persistent regional threat, along with China, Russia, Iran, and violent extremist organizations. North Korea warned of a "most overwhelming and sustained response strategy" against the US, stating that it will counter any military strategy and provocations. The country's nuclear program, which allows for preemptive use of nuclear weapons, was highlighted as a risk in the report. North Korea has conducted over 100 missile tests since the beginning of 2022, many of which involved nuclear-capable weapons.