North Korea's Kim urges military to prepare for war DW 11/18/2024
Briefly

In a speech to military commanders, Kim Jong-un emphasized the necessity for 'limitless' nuclear expansion to counter perceived US threats, labeling the Korean peninsula as 'the world's biggest hotspot.' His call to the military reflects ongoing tensions in the region and a push for enhanced war readiness.
Criticizing the US for its updated nuclear strategies and military cooperation with South Korea and Japan, Kim branded these alliances an 'Asian NATO,' which he argues exacerbates regional instability and increases the chances of conflict on the Korean peninsula.
The rallying cry for a significant boost in North Korea's nuclear capabilities comes on the heels of Kim's statement in September, where he pledged that the nation would 'exponentially' expand its nuclear arsenal to counter what he termed the 'reckless expansion' of US military influence in the region.
Amidst these military developments, Kim also condemned US support for Ukraine, claiming that the US was using Ukraine as 'shock troops' against Russia, further linking North Korea's military ambitions to a broader critique of US foreign policy.
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