North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Pyongyang has allocated strategic assets to respond to the buildup of US military forces in the South and vowed to develop additional military measures, state media KCNA reported on Sunday (Oct 5).
He spoke at a military exhibition held ahead of the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers’ Party of Korea.
“In direct proportion to the buildup of US forces in Korea, our strategic interest in the region has also increased, and we have accordingly allocated special assets to key targets of interest,” Kim said.
“I believe our enemies should be concerned about the direction their security environment is evolving.” He did not elaborate on the new measures.
South Korean officials say the North has been tightening military ties with Russia and supporting President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine by sending troops and artillery.
Kim has also deepened alignment with China, recently travelling to Beijing to attend a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII alongside Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Putin.
