Pyongyang vowed not to stand by while Donald Trump makes harsh statements against the regime after the US President threatened to “totally destroy” North Korea.
Last week Trump used his UN speech to warn Kim Jong-un that the United States would defend itself and its allies.
He said: “If it is forced to defend ourselves or our allies, we will have no choice but to totally destroy North Korea.”
The United Nations speech also outlined the most serious round of sanctions against the North Korean regime yet.
Now the rogue state have claimed they will “seriously review taking the strongest-ever response measure” after the President’s speech and a controversial “show of strength” from the US military.
US bombers flew closer to North Korea than any other American jet has in the 21st century while flying over international waters on Saturday, the Pentagon said.
Pentagon spokeswoman Dana White said: “This mission is a demonstration of US resolve and a clear message that the President has many military options to defeat any threat.
“We are prepared to use the full range of military capabilities to defend the US homeland and our allies.”
Tensions have intensified since Mr Trump’s speech in which he labelled Mr Jong-un “Rocket Man”. The dictator responded by saying he may consider a hydrogen bomb test in the Pacific ocean.
Mr Trump then appeared to threaten regime change in the isolated communist country when he said Kim Jong-un would not “be around much longer”.
In a statement North Korea’s warmongering “Peace Committee” said: “If the US misunderstands our power and willingness and pushes ahead with a reckless military option, it will lead to the most tragic end for the American empire”.
The statement also warned: “(North Korea) will seriously review taking the strongest-ever response measure and our top leadership’s bombshell declaration to deal with the US’ dotard with fire should not be overlooked.”
It follows an explosive statement from the young dictator himself last week.
Kim Jong-un said: “Now that Trump has denied the existence of and insulted me and my country in front of the eyes of the world and made the most ferocious declaration of a war in history that he would destroy the DPRK.”