ROK defense minister tells air force to end DPRK leadership if it starts war



News ROK defense minister tells air force to end DPRK leadership if it starts war Comments follow navy’s announcement on drills to prepare for infiltrating enemy terrority as North Korea’s threats surge Joon Ha Park January 24, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON South Korean defense minister Shin Won-sik oversees operational command for F-35A fighter jets at the ROK 17th Fighter Wing’s runway control center. \| Image: ROK defense ministry (Jan. 24, 2024) South Korean defense minister Shin Won-sik instructed the country’s air force personnel to prepare to swiftly “eliminate enemy leadership” and bring an end to the regime should North Korea initiate a war against the South. Shin made the remarks during a visit to the ROK airforce’s 17th Fighter Wing on Wednesday, telling jet pilots and operative personnel to utilize the “discreet infiltration and ultra-precision strike capabilities unique to the F-35,” to respond “resolutely” to any provocations. South Korean defense minister Shin Won-sik instructed the country’s air force personnel to prepare to swiftly “eliminate enemy leadership” and bring an end to the regime should North Korea initiate a war against the South. Shin made the remarks during a visit to the ROK airforce’s 17th Fighter Wing on Wednesday, telling jet pilots and operative personnel to utilize the “discreet infiltration and ultra-precision strike capabilities unique to the F-35,” to respond “resolutely” to any provocations. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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ROK defense minister tells air force to end DPRK leadership if it starts war

Comments follow navy’s announcement on drills to prepare for infiltrating enemy terrority as North Korea’s threats surge

Joon Ha Park January 24, 2024

ROK defense minister tells air force to end DPRK leadership if it starts war

South Korean defense minister Shin Won-sik oversees operational command for F-35A fighter jets at the ROK 17th Fighter Wing’s runway control center. | Image: ROK defense ministry (Jan. 24, 2024)

South Korean defense minister Shin Won-sik instructed the country’s air force personnel to prepare to swiftly “eliminate enemy leadership” and bring an end to the regime should North Korea initiate a war against the South.

Shin made the remarks during a visit to the ROK airforce’s 17th Fighter Wing on Wednesday, telling jet pilots and operative personnel to utilize the “discreet infiltration and ultra-precision strike capabilities unique to the F-35,” to respond “resolutely” to any provocations.

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