North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accused the United States of pursuing hostile policies, saying his country was increasing its military capabilities to protect its national sovereignty.
Kim Jong Un blamed the United States for instability on the Korean Peninsula.Kim Jong said that there was no reason to believe Washington had a "hostile" approach to Pyongyang.
Defense Exhibition in Pyongyang
"We are not talking about war with anyone, we are fighting ourselves," Kim Jong Un said during a defense exhibition in Pyongyang amid news of North Korea's recent test of a hypersonic missile.Jong also said that We want to protect them and increase the resolution of the war for our national sovereignty.
Although US President Joe Biden's administration has said it has no animosity towards North Korea.Kim Jong Un said, "I want to know if there is anyone in the world or any country who believes this. Does. "
North Korea's longest-range Ballistic Missile Test
On this occasion, a picture was published in the newspapers in which Kim Jong Un can be seen standing in front of different types of weapons. The weapons include the Hwaseong 16 intercontinental ballistic missile.North Korea's longest-range intercontinental ballistic missile, the Huasung 16, was unveiled at a military parade last year but has yet to be tested.
Military Arms Race
As the arms race accelerates, both North and South Korea are constantly testing state-of-the-art short-range ballistic missiles and other weapons.North Korea, however, is ahead in terms of missile program Has begun large-scale expansion of one of its key nuclear reactors.It could be used to make fuel for a nuclear bomb.
South Korea First Submarine Ballistic Missile
On the other hand, South Korea has also tested its first submarine ballistic missile.It is planning to develop a variety of new weapons, including fighter jets.It has also purchased F-35 fighter jets from its ally the United States.
The United States has deployed about 28,500 troops in South Korea to prevent any North Korean aggression.Washington and Seoul also held joint military exercises in August.Kim Jong Un called it a war preparation.
No Progress in Washington and Pyongyang
Diplomatic relations between the United States and North Korea seemed to be moving in the right direction in 2018.When Kim Jong Un met with then-US President Donald Trump during the Singapore Summit.This is the first time a North Korean leader has met with a US president.
However, talks in Hanoi failed due to differences over easing sanctions and a ban on nuclear weapons.
North Korea tests another ballistic missile
The United States has said it wants to hold diplomatic talks with North Korea at any time, but the situation remains tense.Pyongyang says it will not start talks until Washington lifts sanctions and suspends its military activities in South Korea.
News source: JA / SAZ (Reuters, AFP)
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