North Korea’s Kim vows additional military measures ahead of major parade

As the nation prepares for a significant anniversary parade, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged to develop additional military measures and allocate more strategic assets to combat the south’s growing US forces.

Our strategic interest in the region has increased in direct proportion to the presence of US forces in [South Korea], and we have therefore given special assets to important target groups, Kim said in a report released by the state media KCNA on Sunday.

Kim’s most recent statement comes shortly after South Korea revealed Pyongyang has a sizable amount of highly enriched and weapons-grade uranium, signaling a significant increase in the nation’s stockpile of nuclear material.

At a military exhibition event prior to the parade, Kim said, “I think our enemies should be concerned about the direction their security environment is evolving.”

Without going into further detail, he continued, “North Korea will undoubtedly develop additional military measures” to prepare to combat the expansion of US forces.

Kim had issued a directive to senior officials to strengthen his country’s “nuclear shield and sword,” stating that only a “nuclear counteraction” could safeguard his nation’s security in recent weeks.

Kim will lead a large-scale military parade to mark the Workers’ Party of Korea’s 80th anniversary on Friday, October 10. The nation is expected to display its most recent military equipment and equipment at this event.

Analysts in South Korea claimed that Pyongyang might display the Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile during the parade, according to Yonhap news agency.

Around the anniversary’s anniversary, North Korea was also permitted to test-launch the same weapons.

The South Korean military, according to Yonhap, “shows signs” that Pyongyang is gearing up to welcome tens of thousands of attendees to the parade, which will take place on October 10th.

Without providing further information, South Korea claimed to have also detected movements of some military equipment and vehicles.

Despite diplomatic efforts from US President Donald Trump and Seoul, Kim has continued to speak out against South Korea and its close ally, the United States.

Lee Jae-myung, the president of South Korea, announced a more dovish policy toward Pyongyang as opposed to Yoon Suk-yeol, his hawkish predecessor.

North Korea has also increased its military ties with Russia and has sent troops and artillery to Ukraine in support of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war.