Is North Korea Going To War With Us

North Korea on Watch for Signs of Military Provocation

South Korea's Spy Agency Warns of Potential Escalation Ahead of Elections

Defense Secretary Austin: Nuclear Attack Would Lead to 'End of the Kim Regime'

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korea's spy agency has raised concerns about the possibility of military provocations from North Korea in advance of upcoming major elections in the South.

According to a report released Thursday, the National Intelligence Service believes that North Korea may engage in aggressive actions to demonstrate its military capabilities and assert its influence in the region.

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized the severe consequences facing North Korea if it were to launch a nuclear attack on the U.S. or its allies. He stated that such an event would lead to the "end of the Kim regime."

The warnings come amid heightened tensions between the two Koreas, with North Korea conducting a series of missile tests in recent months. The United States and South Korea have responded by conducting joint military exercises and issuing warnings of their own.

Observers are closely watching for any signs of further escalation, as the situation on the Korean Peninsula remains volatile.