Kim Jong Un Fires Top General, Orders Military to Prepare for War

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The Spin

Establishment-critical narrative

As some rogue states seek to undermine peace and stability in the Korean Peninsula and surroundings, Pyongyang has no other option than to make full war preparations to contain its enemies in advance and neutralize attacks if a conflict breaks out. Only a strong and ready military can deter hostile forces from engaging in confrontation with North Korea.

Pro-establishment narrative

The US and South Korea are working together to combat the rising threat North Korea poses. Due to the current stakes, these two allies are joining for yet another set of large-scale military exercises. Kim Jong Un is on the precipice of starting a nuclear war and his threats cannot be dismissed. The US military must defend its allies and the rules-based international order, and prevent a nuclear attack at all costs.

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