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Kim Jong Un of North Korea Urges Increased Military Readiness Against US and South Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un calls for heightened military readiness amidst ongoing US-South Korean drills, emphasizing the need to bolster combat capabilities. The move follows North Korea's Defense Ministry's threat of "responsible military activities" in response to the exercises, escalating tensions in the Korean Peninsula.

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In response to the US-South Korean military drills, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has urged heightened war preparations against the United States and South Korea. Kim emphasized the need for increased combat capabilities during a visit to a military base, stating that such readiness is crucial to counter potential threats. North Korea perceives these joint military exercises as rehearsal for invasion by its rivals.

During his visit to a Western operational training base, Kim Jong Un instructed military units to intensify actual war drills to rapidly enhance combat capabilities. He stressed the necessity of containing threats from adversaries with overwhelming force. Additionally, Kim inspected field training exercises, emphasizing the importance of dynamic preparations in accordance with the prevailing situation.

The demand for heightened war preparations came after North Korea's Defense Ministry warned of "responsible military activities" in response to perceived provocations from South Korean-US military drills. These annual exercises, involving computer-simulated command post training and field exercises, have heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula. The drills, twice as extensive as last year's, aim to enhance defensive capabilities amidst North Korea's aggressive weapons development.

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Despite assertions by the US and South Korea that the drills are defensive, North Korea views them as a threat to its sovereignty. The country's recent missile tests, including long-range cruise missiles and solid-fuel intermediate-range missiles, indicate its determination to bolster its arsenal. Experts suggest that North Korea's weapons drive aims to gain leverage in future negotiations with the US and South Korea, potentially seeking extensive sanctions relief while maintaining its nuclear capabilities.

Kim Jong Un's directive to intensify war preparations signals North Korea's resolve to confront perceived threats. However, this stance exacerbates economic challenges in the country, already strained by decades of mismanagement and international sanctions. As tensions persist, North Korea's provocative actions pose a significant threat to regional stability, raising concerns among neighboring countries and the international community.

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