North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced plans to launch three military spy satellites, increase nuclear material production, and introduce attack drones in 2024, Associated Press reports.
During a Workers’ Party meeting, Kim emphasized the need for “overwhelming” war readiness in response to what he described as “vicious” anti-North Korea actions, including the expansion of joint military exercises and deployment of American military assets, by the United States and its allies.
he North Korean leader criticized South Korea, ruling out a partnership for reconciliation and threatening the use of nuclear weapons against the country. North Korea aims to strengthen ties with nations opposing Western influence, possibly including Russia and China.
The South Korean government condemned North Korea’s push to advance its nuclear program and expressed its commitment to deter North Korean threats through a solid alliance with the US.
