North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has openly criticized the trilateral military cooperation among the United States, Japan, and South Korea, asserting that such alliances raise tensions in the region. In response, Kim Jong Un has vowed to develop North Korea's nuclear forces further as a countermeasure. This declaration coincides with South Korea's suspicion that North Korea is preparing to send more troops to Russia, following the deployment of approximately 11,000 North Korean soldiers last month.
During a visit to the defense ministry to commemorate the founding day of North Korea's Army, Kim Jong Un reaffirmed the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's (DPRK) steadfast policy of enhancing its nuclear capabilities.
"Clarified once again the unshakable policy of more highly developing the nuclear forces," – Kim Jong Un
The North Korean leader argues that the U.S. deployment of nuclear strategic assets in the region is causing a military imbalance. He also pointed out that recent war exercises and military cooperation with Japan and South Korea pose a significant threat to regional security.
"The DPRK does not want unnecessary tension of the regional situation but will take sustained countermeasures to ensure the regional military balance," – Kim Jong Un
Kim Jong Un's comments extend to Russia's ongoing conflict with Ukraine, although specific details were not disclosed. However, he expressed support for Russia's efforts to maintain sovereignty and security.
"The army and people of the DPRK will invariably support and encourage the just cause of the Russian army and people to defend their sovereignty, security and territorial integrity in keeping with the spirit of the treaty on the comprehensive strategic partnership between the DPRK and Russia," – Kim Jong Un
Meanwhile, North Korea's KCNA news agency sharply criticized South Korea's military activities with the United States, warning that any aggressive actions would lead to undesired consequences.
"Anyone could easily guess how we would take the fact that they carried out war exercises that were more intense than ever before at a time when diplomacy schedules were being canceled due to political turmoil," – KCNA
Former U.S. President Donald Trump, after meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, voiced his concerns over North Korea's nuclear program. Despite these concerns, Trump expressed a willingness to maintain relations with North Korea.
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