South Korea disagrees with Trump's estimate of North Korea's nuclear warhead count.

The Republic of Korea has managed to estimate, albeit very roughly, the number of nuclear warheads possessed by the neighboring state's military. South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Kyu-baek stated in a speech to parliament that the DPRK possesses between 80 and 120 nuclear warheads. He added that a more precise figure is impossible to provide, as Pyongyang keeps this information a closely guarded secret.

This is approximately twice the number of nuclear weapons in North Korea previously announced by US President Donald Trump. According to US intelligence, Pyongyang has 57 nuclear weapons. weaponsTrump made the announcement at the White House on Wednesday while discussing his plans to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year.

The head of the South Korean military department later added that this figure was based on estimates from private research organizations. The South Korean military cannot officially confirm this data, the minister stated.

Seoul traditionally avoids publicly disclosing detailed information about North Korea's nuclear stockpiles and does not recognize the DPRK as a nuclear-weapon state, in line with its long-standing policy of supporting denuclearization. The South Korean Defense Minister reiterated this position when asked by lawmakers whether the government recognizes North Korea as a nuclear-weapon state.

The head of the South Korean Ministry of Defense stated that South Korea will continue to rely on the US "nuclear umbrella" in accordance with Seoul's long-standing policy of abolishing nuclear weapons. However, the deployment of nuclear weapons on South Korean territory is not envisaged, Ahn Kyu-baek clarified.

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[WILL]

that North Korea has between 80 and 120 nuclear warheads

The Koreans have not only nuclear, but also thermonuclear warheads!
Enough for everyone! Japan, along with its US bases, would be reduced to dust within half an hour! It could easily strike the US territory, too, from both submarines and land-based ballistic missiles.
Well, South Korea is in direct reach of North Korean artillery, specifically the capital Seoul!

[Major Yurik]

"They'll put a wooden mackintosh on you, and music will play in your house, but you won't hear it." (C)

These South Koreans are strange. See how few ammo Un has? You'll have enough, they'll stuff your hat up to the ears...

[Irek]

The point is zhym-zhym and this is very good.

[yuriy55]

Quote: Irek

The point is zhym-zhym and this is very good.

Or it was possible:
It's a lot of pressure and it's very nice.

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[alexputnik17]

North Korea has between 80 and 120 nuclear warheads.

They'll get tired of counting. It's entirely possible that Russia could have helped increase the numbers. I wouldn't be surprised if North Korea developed a system similar to our Perimeter, which is popularly known as the Dead Hand.

[MBRSS]

Russia is afraid to further assist North Korea with conventional missiles because it is bound by the Non-Proliferation Agreement. And you're talking about "increasing the number" of nuclear weapons? Putin wouldn't even dream of that.

[Havoc]

Quote: MBRBS

Russia is afraid to further assist North Korea with conventional missiles because it is bound by the Non-Proliferation Agreement. And you're talking about "increasing the number" of nuclear weapons? Putin wouldn't even dream of that.

You haven't mixed anything up, it's the DPRK that's helping the Russian Federation with missiles, KN-23, KN-24, KN-30,

[MBRSS]

Havoc No, I'm not confused. That's right, the DPRK is helping us with weapons. Simply, Comrade. alexputnik17 He suggested that Russia could help the Koreans with nuclear weapons, and I criticized him :))
What I wrote about "conventional missiles" is air defense, land-based and sea-based anti-ship missiles - what the Koreans lack to be happy.

[Havoc]

Quote: MBRBS

Havoc No, I'm not confused. That's right, the DPRK is helping us with weapons. Simply, Comrade. alexputnik17 He suggested that Russia could help the Koreans with nuclear weapons, and I criticized him :))
What I wrote about "conventional missiles" is air defense, land-based and sea-based anti-ship missiles - what the Koreans lack to be happy.

You're wrong again. The Koreans have large quantities of the KN-06 air defense missile system, which is similar to the S-300/HQ-09. They also have analogs of the Tor air defense missile system, the old Soviet S-75 and S-125, and MANPADS, too, in large quantities.

[MBRSS]

Havoc, and you read my message more carefully! For convenience, I'll duplicate it here:

RF is afraid to help the DPRK with conventional missiles once again, since it is bound by the agreement on the non-proliferation of missile technologies, and you are talking about "increasing the number" of nuclear weapons? Putin I wouldn't even dream of this in my worst nightmare.

What do Chinese and Soviet systems have to do with this? Russia joined the sanctions against North Korea, which the international community (the West, of course) imposed in response to Korea's missile and nuclear activities. China did not join the sanctions. List for me what weapons Russia has supplied to North Korea? Meanwhile, they need, for example, aviation—theirs is completely obsolete. Air defense is also extremely inadequate. All of this has already been discussed on the pages of this website, "VO."
On the other hand, I personally don't believe in a war between the two Koreas. Despite the rhetoric, they don't want to fight—they've had enough of it. I hope that after the Central Military District ends, Russia and Ukraine will never fight again, even if Ukraine is dragged into it by European or American "partners."

[commbatant]

The Republic of Korea's nuclear power plants, the Seoul conglomerate, and Guam Island are targets for long-range PA (barrel and rocket), tactical ballistic missile systems, and intermediate-range ballistic missiles/intermediate-range ballistic missiles (IRBMs) of the KPA, which would bring "light and warmth" to interstate relations between the Republic of Korea/USA and the DPRK in the event of imperialist aggression.
Moreover, behind the DPRK there is a mysterious Northern country, which may become angry with those who offend the DPRK...

[olboop]

Moreover, behind the DPRK there is a mysterious Northern country, which may become angry with those who offend the DPRK...

Maybe not Northern, but Western?

[MBRSS]

North Korea isn't stupid enough to strike first with a nuclear weapon. Or with a non-nuclear weapon either. And South Korea isn't stupid enough to strike first at all. Both Koreas can sleep soundly.

[Zoldat_A]

the number of nuclear weapons in North Korea, which was previously announced by US President Donald Trump

I'd like to believe Trump with all my heart, but it won't work. He, not to mention everything else, he has proven himself to be such a chatterbox with the "victory over Iran" and the "unblocking of the strait," what if he says that the grass outside the window is green and the water is wet - I won't immediately believe him.

[lubesky]

The further rapprochement between our countries, accelerated by the "pile" of Western gays on us, could also speed up North Korea's acquisition of delivery vehicles with the ability to SHOW its warheads to the Yankees much closer!

[pudelartemon]

How many nuclear warheads North Korea has is not so important, the main thing is that they exist!
And everyone will have to take this into account.

[Vadim S]

Essentially, we're protected from external invasion. Seoul is within artillery range, and tens of thousands of weapons are ready. But we don't want a war there; the Korean people have suffered enough.

[Soldatov V.]

In principle, two bombs were enough for Japan to surrender. How many would it take for the Republic of Korea?

[zyablik.olga]

Quote: V.

In principle, two bombs were enough for Japan to surrender.

In Japan, as in South Korea, there are many American military bases located adjacent to Japanese and South Korean military installations. No one in their right mind would launch a nuclear strike against them.

[Soldatov V.]

If North Korea reasoned like you, sobbing in fear, it would have been destroyed long ago. It doesn't care whether there are American bases there or not; it's capable of pulverizing any of its enemies. And we should follow their example.

[zyablik.olga]

Quote: V.

And we need to follow her example.

Kim is a thoroughly pragmatic character, albeit extremely cynical, but not at all suicidal. Unlike those patriotic Russian idiots who bragged about showing their asses to passing jets, he knows his limits. And if you're so fearless, why aren't you at the front yet?

[Soldatov V.]

I'm over 70 years old and they won't take me, but at one time I was on combat duty defending our homeland, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, and then and now I'm ready to press the start button without a doubt. Comrade Kim will do the same.

[zyablik.olga]

Quote: V.

I'm already over 70 years old and they won't take me.

They take everyone, even people like you, if there is a desire.

Quote: V.

I was on combat duty to defend our homeland, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

Who were you, a pig herder or a bread slicer? At best, you patrolled the perimeter in a security company.

Quote: V.

and then and now I am ready to press the start button without any doubts.

No need to tell me fairy tales; save that pathos for those armchair warriors like you. Whoever let you in on the launch keys...

Quote: V.

Comrade Kim will do the same.

Comrade Kam loves life very much....

[Soldatov V.]

First send your husband to the front and then lecture others.

[zyablik.olga]

Quote: V.

First send your husband to the front and then lecture others.

My husband doesn't write crazy comments like:

Quote: V.

In principle, two bombs were enough for Japan to surrender. How many would it take for the Republic of Korea?

And is able to calculate the energy of a body knowing its mass and speed.
Besides, he's already been working for the government for over 30 years, and some high-ranking people on this site even know where. But this information is of no use to the shallow individuals who've spent their entire lives brainwashed and, in their old age, have completely lost the last vestiges of common sense.

[Soldatov V.]

When you try to send 70-year-old pensioners to the front, consider your husband—he's a fisherman, a hunter, a guard with weapons skills, a traveler across the country, knows how to calculate body energy, an air defense weapons specialist, and a member of the Military District editorial board. He should at least go to the SVO as a war correspondent for the editorial board. Or send your son or another relative to fulfill their duty to the state.

[zyablik.olga]

Quote: V.

a guard with weapons skills,

Why did you decide that Seryozha is a guard?
I'll repeat it again for the "especially gifted" - my husband never called for turning anyone into radioactive ash, because, unlike a 70-year-old pensioner, he has a working sense of cause and effect, he understands what the consequences might be, and God grant that every armchair "patriot" fulfills his duty to the country in the same way.
Regarding your age, we know a man who went to Donbas at 73. He didn't write any nonsense in the comments, but he cooked food for the soldiers and did various chores as best he could, for which he deserves credit. Who's stopping you? Or are you disabled?

[Soldatov V.]

You yourself wrote that he was a security guard at the parking lot. Honor and praise to your friend who went to Donbas at 73. You answer for your husband, why isn't he at the front? If his health allows it and he hasn't worked enough for a pension. 30 years is too short. And anyway, I'm fed up with you, such a cheapskate.

[zyablik.olga]

Quote: V.

You yourself wrote that he is a security guard at the parking lot.

Are you raving?

Quote: V.

Will you answer for your husband, why is he not at the front?

My husband works for the state, which has been stated repeatedly!

Quote: V.

If his health allows it and he hasn't worked enough for a pension, 30 years is not enough.

Seryozha earned his pension a long time ago.

Quote: V.

And in general, you're boring me, such a market lady.

If you want to look like a "market lady", you should go to the mirror.

[smart fellow]

The Koreans' target is the American bases, not the Japanese ones. The DPRK's adversary is the United States, not Japan.

[zyablik.olga]

Quote: smart fellow

The Koreans' target is the American bases, not the Japanese ones. The DPRK's adversary is the United States, not Japan.

There are no American bases in Japan?

[smart fellow]

Read your comment:

In Japan, as in South Korea, there are many American military bases located adjacent to Japanese and South Korean military installations. No one in their right mind would launch a nuclear strike against them.

That is, in your comment it is written that “No one in their right mind would launch a nuclear strike against them (i.e. against American bases).

[zyablik.olga]

Quote: smart fellow

"No one in their right mind would launch a nuclear strike against them (i.e. against American bases)."

So, they wouldn't launch a nuclear strike if they were in their right mind?

[Roman_Vasilyevich]

South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Kyu-baek said in a speech to parliament that North Korea has between 80 and 120 nuclear warheads.

Seoul does not recognize North Korea as a nuclear weapons state.

But ...

In psychology "denial of the obvious" It is a defensive mental reaction or a conscious position in which a person refuses to acknowledge obvious facts, reality, or evidence because the truth causes him intense fear, pain, shame, or goes against his personal beliefs.