Kim inspects strategic missile bases amid rising tensions in region
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the country’s strategic missile bases and urged nuclear forces to maintain heightened readiness, as reported by state-run media.
During the inspection, Kim evaluated the preparedness of the strategic deterrence forces, highlighting the importance of modernizing and prioritizing the strategic missile force.
Kim expressed concerns about the increasing threats posed by US strategic nuclear assets in the region, emphasizing the need for an enhanced war deterrence posture for North Korea’s nuclear forces.
Recent claims by South Korea and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about North Korea’s involvement in supporting Russia have added to the escalating tensions in the region.
The situation remains fluid as neither North Korea nor Russia have responded to these claims yet.