Kim Jong-un: ICBM Launch Demonstrates North Korea’s Resolve toCounter Enemies
Seoul, South Korea – North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un has defended the country’s latest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launch, calling it a legitimate military action that showcases the NorthKorean military’s resolve to counter its enemies. Kim emphasized that North Korea will not deviate from its path of strengthening its nuclear capabilities.
According to the Korean Central News Agency(KCNA), Kim oversaw the launch on October 31st, stating that the test was a necessary step in the development of North Korea’s strategic offensive capabilities. He emphasized that the launch was a direct response to the recent escalation of tensionsand threats against North Korea’s security by its adversaries.
This is a legitimate military action to clearly express our will to counter the enemies who are deliberately escalating regional tensions and threatening our security, Kim stated. He further asserted, North Korea will never change its course of strengthening its nuclear capabilities.
KCNA reported that the ICBM was launched on the morning of October 31st. The launch follows a series of missile tests conducted by North Korea in recent months, raising concerns about the country’s growing nuclear ambitions.
Kim’s statementunderscores the escalating tensions on the Korean peninsula. While North Korea justifies its actions as a defensive measure against perceived threats, its repeated missile tests have drawn condemnation from the international community, particularly from the United States and its allies.
The launch has prompted renewed calls for diplomacy and de-escalation. However, the current situation remains volatile, with both sides showing little willingness to compromise.
References:
- Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), October 31, 2024.
- Yonhap News Agency, October 31, 2024.
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