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Mr. Kim Jong-un made a strong statement when visiting the North Korean Ministry of National Defense

Mr. Kim Jong-un made a strong statement when visiting the North Korean Ministry of National Defense

Feb 09, 2024

Seoul [South Korea], February 9: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un announced that the country will be ready to use all its military power to destroy enemies if they use force against North Korea.
Leader Kim Jong-un made the above statement during his visit to the North Korean Ministry of Defense , on the occasion of the 76th anniversary of the founding of the country's army, according to KCNA News Agency today, February 9.
"If the enemy tries to use force against the country, we will make a bold decision to change history and will not hesitate to use our great power to wipe them out," KCNA quoted him as saying. Needle.
Mr. Kim also reiterated his vow to never dialogue or negotiate with South Korea , and emphasized that the policy of preparing a powerful army to always be ready is the only way to ensure peace and security. security for North Korea, according to KCNA.
At a meeting of the Korean Workers' Party late last year, Mr. Kim declared that peaceful reunification was impossible and that North Korea was making a policy change in how it treats South Korea, marking a major changes aimed at redefining the relationship with Seoul.
Also according to KCNA, Mr. Kim visited the North Korean Ministry of National Defense with his daughter Ju Ae, who analysts predict will be able to play a leading role in the country in the future.
North Korea marked the founding of its military on February 8 and last year held a major military parade at midnight to showcase the country's largest intercontinental ballistic missiles.
KCNA did not mention a similar large-scale event this year, but reported there was a ceremonial parade for Kim at the Defense Ministry and the leader attended a banquet with commanders. military and soldiers to celebrate the army's founding day, according to Reuters.
Source: Thanh Nien Newspaper