President of North Korea: We are ready for war with South Korea

, North Korea’s state news agency said, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called his southern neighbor “the main enemy” and said he has no desire to avoid war with South Korea.

According to the news agency, Kim threatened to destroy South Korea if Seoul sought to use force against Pyongyang.

Chairman Kim said that South Korea is our main enemy during his visit to the country’s major munitions factories on Tuesday and Wednesday. What the People’s Republic of Korea should prioritize in its relations with this hostile country is, first of all, increasing its military capabilities to defend itself and deter nuclear war.

He emphasized on the country’s recent shortages in the production of ammunition, and called for a re-adjustment in the production of these ammunitions and emphasized the strategic importance of the production of these weapons.

The president of North Korea stated that his country will not start a war with South Korea unilaterally, but at the same time, he has no desire to avoid war. .

He pointed out that if South Korea intends to use coercion and military force against North Korea, the sovereignty and security of this country will be The danger is falling and such an opportunity is provided in a situation where we will not hesitate to destroy Seoul using all the tools and forces in our hands.

In addition, Kim Jong Un expressed his satisfaction with the use of various weapons and equipment by munitions factories and ordered the country’s combat readiness to be improved.

Kim made these statements while earlier during his last meeting with the leaders of the ruling party last year, he had described the relations between the two Koreas as two hostile countries and stated that he had no vision of peace again. And there is no alliance with South Korea.

At the same time, the South Korean army announced that it will continue firing artillery and holding drills near the sea and the land border with North Korea. The military emphasized that Pyongyang’s recent artillery fire was neutralized in areas where any firing and large-scale drills are prohibited.

This His visit to the munitions factories took place while about 50 countries, including the United States and its allies, condemned North Korea’s shipment of weapons to Russia and Moscow’s use of Pyongyang’s ballistic missiles against Ukraine.

Meanwhile, Jake Sullivan, the national security adviser of the White House, in a call with his South Korean counterpart, condemned in the strongest possible tone the transfer of North Korean equipment and missiles to Russia.

Also, John Kirby, the spokesman of the US National Security Council, said: After the publication of initial reports about the use of ballistic missiles by North Korea on December 30 Last year and January 2 this year, Russia fired more missiles of this type in Ukraine, one of which hit Kharkiv.

He emphasized that America and its allies will raise this issue in the UN Security Council on Wednesday. :#281e1e”>Kim Jong-un, the leader of North Korea, addressed his country’s military commanders: We must use the most powerful tools to destroy America and South Korea..

He is among senior leaders The country’s military at the headquarters of the ruling party to congratulate their achievements in 2023, stated: the danger of armed conflict on the Korean peninsula has become a reality very quickly, and this is due to the hostile exercises that the country’s enemies, including the United States, hold and It requires us to sharpen our precious sword to defend ourselves.

before Also, North Korea’s state news agency reported that the country plans to send 3 military surveillance satellites into Earth orbit and start building military drones next year to improve its military capabilities. -color:white”>.

This news agency quoted Kim Jong Un and added: “Due to the baseless moves of the enemies to attack us, there is no turning back to a war at any time on the peninsula.” Korea is a must.

He ordered the country’s army to establish peace and tranquility in the entire territory. South Korea to be prepared, including with nuclear bombs if necessary, to respond to any attack.

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