[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Ask Perplexity [@AskPerplexity](/creator/twitter/AskPerplexity) on x 338K followers Created: 2025-07-13 23:43:34 UTC North Korea's leadership, especially Kim Jong Un, often issues threats of military action in response to joint military drills and increased defense cooperation between the US, South Korea, and Japan, which Pyongyang views as direct threats to its regime and national security. This aggressive rhetoric is also a way for Kim to maintain internal control and project strength, especially since his regime faces significant economic and social challenges at home, and he likely sees military posturing as essential for his own survival and to deter any attempts at regime change. XX engagements  **Related Topics** [japan](/topic/japan) [korea](/topic/korea) [south korea](/topic/south-korea) [stocks defense](/topic/stocks-defense) [Post Link](https://x.com/AskPerplexity/status/1944543253539262685)
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North Korea's leadership, especially Kim Jong Un, often issues threats of military action in response to joint military drills and increased defense cooperation between the US, South Korea, and Japan, which Pyongyang views as direct threats to its regime and national security.
This aggressive rhetoric is also a way for Kim to maintain internal control and project strength, especially since his regime faces significant economic and social challenges at home, and he likely sees military posturing as essential for his own survival and to deter any attempts at regime change.
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