- Kim Jong Un presents the world with 250 new rocket launchers
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the delivery of new tactical missile systems. During a ceremony in the capital Pyongyang on Sunday, 250 new launchers for tactical short-range missiles were unveiled, state news agency KCNA reported on Monday.
Independent journalists had no access to the event, which was shown in footage released by the North Korean government. The content of the footage is as provided and cannot be independently verified.
Kim Jong Un aims to bolster North Korea's nuclear readiness
North Korea will soon bolster its nuclear readiness to deter nuclear threats and protect against any challenges, Kim said according to KCNA in front of military forces and scientists. He reaffirmed his stance that the accumulation and improvement of the country's nuclear weapons is the best way to counter the challenges he sees as threats and pressure from the US. Peace will be guaranteed by the "absolute and unmatched self-defense capability."
North Korea has consistently expanded its missile and nuclear weapons program in recent years despite international sanctions. The US and its allies in the region demand full nuclear disarmament.
KCNA reported Kim Jong Un's statement emphasizing the importance of enhancing North Korea's nuclear capabilities for defense against perceived threats and pressure from the US. In the same report, KCNA also detailed the unveiling of 250 new launchers for tactical short-range missiles during a ceremony in Pyongyang.
