North Korea declared it urgent to prepare for a war scenario
Apr 11, 2024
Pyongyang [North Korea], April 11: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said now is the urgent time to prepare war scenarios in the context of the current unstable geopolitical situation in East Asia.
KCNA news agency today, April 11, said Mr. Kim inspected and directed at Kim Jong-il Military and Political University - which KCNA said is the "highest military educational institution" in the country.
In recent years, North Korea has increased its weapons and defense industry development, while simultaneously consolidating and tightening its military relationship with Russia.
"If the enemy chooses a military confrontation with North Korea, then this country will not hesitate to deal a fatal blow to the enemy by mobilizing all available means," KCNA quoted Mr. Kim as telling the teaching staff. university staff and students.
In addition, Mr. Kim also pointed out that the international context is currently very complicated, and the military and political situation is unstable around North Korea. Therefore, Mr. Kim emphasized that at this time it is necessary to prepare more thoroughly than ever for a potential war , according to KCNA.
In early April, leader Kim Jong-un oversaw the test launch of a new hypersonic medium-range ballistic missile using solid fuel, which analysts say will enhance the North's missile deployment capabilities. First, more efficient than liquid fuel variants.
North Korea accuses the United States and South Korea of inciting military tensions by conducting military exercises of increasing intensity and scale in recent months.
The Korean and American sides have not commented on the new information above. However, Yonhap reported on April 10 that South Korea and the US held a combined maritime combat exercise to hone their skills in preventing threats and ensuring maritime security.
Source: Thanh Nien Newspaper
