During a significant visit to the Ministry of National Defense, Kim Jong Un, the top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), declared his intention to enhance the nation's war response capabilities. This announcement coincided with the celebration of the 77th anniversary of the Korean People's Army, as reported by the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
In his commemorative speech, Kim highlighted the pressing need to strengthen the armed forces to address emerging security challenges. He expressed concern over the continuous deployment of nuclear strategic assets by the United States on the Korean peninsula, alongside U.S.-led bilateral and multi-national nuclear war simulation exercises. Kim pointed to the formation of what he described as an \"Asian NATO\" and a trilateral military alliance involving South Korea and Japan as factors contributing to military imbalances in the region.
Despite these tensions, Kim asserted that the DPRK does not seek unnecessary escalation but is prepared to implement sustained countermeasures to maintain regional military balance. He emphasized that these measures are driven by the desire to prevent the outbreak of a new war and to ensure peace and security on the Korean Peninsula.
Addressing the international community, Kim reiterated the DPRK's unwavering policy to further develop its nuclear forces. He voiced serious concerns over what he described as the \"reckless behaviors of the U.S. and Western group,\" accusing them of fostering prolonged conflict to achieve strategic setbacks for Russia. In a show of solidarity, Kim assured that the DPRK's army and people will support Russia's efforts to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity, in line with the spirit of the comprehensive strategic partnership treaty between the two nations.
This declaration underscores the ongoing geopolitical tensions in Northeast Asia and highlights the DPRK's commitment to bolstering its military readiness in response to perceived external threats.
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