"North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged to develop additional military measures and allocate more strategic assets to respond to the buildup of US forces in the south, as the country prepares for a major anniversary parade. In direct proportion to the buildup of US forces in [South] Korea, our strategic interest in the region has also increased, and we have accordingly allocated special assets to key targets of interest, Kim was quoted in a report published by the state media KCNA on Sunday."
"I believe our enemies should be concerned about the direction their security environment is evolving, Kim said at a military exhibition event ahead of the parade. North Korea will undoubtedly develop additional military measures to prepare to respond to the buildup of US forces, he added without elaborating further. In recent weeks, Kim had directed top officials to strengthen the nation's nuclear shield and sword, saying only a nuclear counteraction could safeguard his country's security."
North Korea pledges development of additional military measures and allocation of special strategic assets to respond to increased U.S. forces on the Korean Peninsula. The country has accumulated large quantities of highly enriched and weapons-grade uranium, indicating a sharp rise in its nuclear material stockpile. Top officials have been directed to strengthen the nation's nuclear "shield and sword" and prepare for a large-scale military parade on October 10 marking the 80th anniversary of the ruling Workers' Party. The parade is expected to showcase new weaponry, potentially including the next-generation Hwasong-20 ICBM, with possible test-launches around the anniversary.
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