Kim Jong-un:

We will continue to work patiently to achieve peace on the Korean Peninsula and regional stability. But if invasive outsiders and provocateurs touch us even slightly, we will not be forgiving in the least and sternly answer with a merciless, holy war of justice.

— Kim Jong-un Contemporary

North Korean dictator, bizarre claims

Context

Statement in his annual New Year's speech, combining calls for peace with threats of 'holy war'.

Date / Period

2016

Source

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/north-korean-leader-kim-jong-un-warns-of-merciless-…

Verification

Unverifiable

Explanation

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Method

Cross Reference

Sources Checked

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