On the anniversary of the Korean War, North Korea promised the “complete destruction” of the enemy

KCNA state media reported today (Sunday) that North Korea has pledged to kill its enemies in the event of a war and when Kim Jong-un gives the order. to destroy completely.”

According to a Pyongyang state media report, senior military officials, including Army Colonel Ri Un-ryong and Navy Lieutenant Commander Yoo Kyung-sung of North Korea, attributed the remarks to “growing hatred” of the United States and South Korea in They stated the course of the meeting on Saturday with the presence of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on the occasion of the 71st anniversary of the armistice of the Korean War.

North Korea and the United States do not have diplomatic relations, and negotiations on reducing tensions and denuclearizing North Korea have been suspended since 2019. The North Korean state media recently announced that it does not foresee this situation changing and it does not matter who enters the White House.

While accusing the United States and South Korea of ​​”working to provoke an infernal nuclear war,” the North Korean military officials vowed to boost war efficiency to “launch a decisive attack on the enemy at any time and without delay.” and destroy them completely when the honorable commander Kim Jong-un ordered.”

North Korea signed an armistice agreement with the United States and China on July 27, 1953, ending hostilities in the Three Years’ War. American generals signed this agreement on behalf of the United Nations forces supporting South Korea.

North Korea has named July 27 as “Victory Day”, while South Korea does not mark the day with any significant event. Hostilities ended with a temporary ceasefire, not a peace treaty, meaning the two sides are still technically at war.