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North Korea: Rattling the Saber
In a parallel note, North Korea’s recent military posture indicates a willingness to escalate. After a high-level security meeting with U.S., South Korean, and Japanese officials in Germany, North Korea’s Foreign Ministry dismissed efforts at denuclearization as "outdated and absurd." Pyongyang’s regime threatened an "overwhelming and decisive response" against what it perceives as hostile forces.