Potential Nuclear Clash: South Korea's Spy Agency Nominee Speaks Out

Lee Jong-seok, the nominee for South Korea's top spy agency position, issued a stark warning during a parliamentary hearing on Thursday. He suggested that the United States would retaliate with nuclear force if North Korea initiated a nuclear assault on South Korea.

This statement came as Lee responded to inquiries during his nomination hearing, spotlighting the fragile state of affairs on the Korean Peninsula.

The anticipation of a possible nuclear conflict places significant emphasis on diplomatic strategies to prevent escalation.

(With inputs from agencies.)