At the opening of Defence Development-2025, Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of State Affairs of the DPRK, called for steadily boosting the country’s military capabilities—nuclear deterrent at its core. ⚙️
He highlighted the new hardware on display at the military hardware exhibition and emphasized that progress must continue without pause. According to KCNA, Kim stressed that improving defense capabilities is essential to face evolving security threats.
He pointed to recent US drills under the so-called nuclear operations guidelines and described them as a real and serious threat to regional security. He noted Washington’s deployment of strategic strike and reconnaissance assets around the Korean Peninsula and said the DPRK has adopted clear measures in response. 🛰️
He warned that if the United States continues boosting its military strength without regard for security concerns in the region, the DPRK will take further military and technological steps to neutralize new threats and maintain the balance of power.
🤔 What’s next? Analysts say the DPRK’s focus on defense upgrades could heighten tensions and reshape regional dynamics—something investors, students and travelers will want to watch. Stay tuned! 🌏
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
