North Korea's Simulated Nuclear Attacks and Occupation Rehearsals on South Korea Revealed

North Korea has announced that its recent missile launches were simulated "scorched earth" nuclear strikes on South Korea and that it has been rehearsing the occupation of its rival's territory in the event of conflict. The disclosure of detailed war plans is seen as an attempt to intimidate opponents and escalate protests against ongoing South Korean-U.S. military exercises. The missile launches were condemned by South Korea and violated U.N. Security Council resolutions. North Korea has openly threatened to use its nuclear weapons first in potential conflicts with South Korea and the U.S. as it seeks to expand and modernize its weapons arsenals.