North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, commenting on the joint military exercises of the United States and South Korea, announced the need to speed up the development of nuclear weapons of the country.
According to the Central Telegraph Agency of Korea (KCNA), Kim Jun Yun personally got acquainted with the tests of armed systems of the 5th Choe Hyon.
Speaking during the inspection, the North Korean leader emphasized that the large -scale joint maneuvers of Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) demonstrate the continuation of the hostile policy of the United States and South Korea in relation to the DPRK. ” To start a war, ”and noted that“ for security reasons, North Korea should accelerate the process of building nuclear potential. ”
on the eve of the United States and South Korea, the annual UFS exercises began, which are aimed at strengthening joint defense in the conditions of threats from Pyongyang. The exercises will last until August 28.