North Korea Threatens 'Holy War' Using Nuclear Deterrent As South Stages Massive Firing Drills In Disputed Territory -- The Daily Mail
North Korea has responded to massive firing drills by its South rival by warning it is ready to stage a 'holy war' on the peninsula.
An armed forces minister said it would be ready to retaliate using 'nuclear deterrent' after the latest military drills in a disputed territory.
It comes after South Korean tanks fired shells and fighter jets dropped bombs on mountain ranges in the biggest drills this year.
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