North Korea’s Kim says country will develop additional military measures, state media reports
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Leader Kim Jong Un said that North Korea “will undoubtedly develop additional military measures”.
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SEOUL - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Pyongyang has allocated strategic assets to respond to the build-up of US military forces in the South and vowed to develop additional military measures, state media KCNA reported on Oct 5.
“In direct proportion to the build-up of US forces in Korea, our strategic interest in the region has also increased, and we have accordingly allocated special assets to key targets of interest,” Mr Kim said at a military exhibition event ahead of the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers’ Party of Korea.
“I believe our enemies should be concerned about the direction their security environment is evolving.”
He added North Korea “will undoubtedly develop additional military measures” to prepare to respond to the build-up of US forces, without elaborating further.
North Korea has been tightening military ties with Russia and has been supporting Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine by sending troops and artillery, according to South Korean officials.
Mr Kim has also been deepening alignment with China and recently travelled to Beijing to attend a military parade
