North Korean chief Kim Jong Un mentioned the time has come to outline South Korea as a state “most hostile” in the direction of his nation, state media KCNA reported on Wednesday.
Kim additionally accused Seoul of inciting confrontation and arms buildup whereas urging to step up his nation’s navy capabilities for self-defence and its nuclear battle deterrent, the state media mentioned.
He made the feedback as he was visiting munitions factories earlier this week, based on KCNA.
Kim additionally referred to as the worsening relations between the 2 Koreas as a “new phase of change” and “unavoidable reality.”
“We would by no means unilaterally bring a great event by the overwhelming strength in the Korean peninsula but we have no intention of avoiding a war as well,” the chief was quoted as saying.
In remarks to a year-end social gathering assembly final month, Kim additionally mentioned peaceable reunification is unattainable, including that the federal government would make a “decisive policy change” in relations with South Korea.
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