N. Korea's Kim Calls for 'Strongest Army' in Military Meeting
Kim Jong-un emphasized the need for a powerful military in Pyongyang.
Kim Jong-un emphasized the need for a powerful military in Pyongyang.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called for the construction of the 'strongest army' during a recent military meeting in Pyongyang. This statement was made as he addressed commanders of the Korean People's Army on October 22 and 23.
According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Kim stressed that the essence of the meeting was to enhance military capabilities and accelerate a Korean-style military revolution through rigorous training. He urged the commanders to embody the true nature of the army, which he described as 'the army of the Party and the army of ideology.'
This meeting marks the first comprehensive gathering of the North's military following the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea. Kim's remarks reflect the regime's ongoing focus on military strength and preparedness in the face of regional tensions.
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