On the 5th, the Korean Central News Agency reported that "the military equipment exhibition 'National Defense Development-2025' opened in Pyongyang on the 4th," and Kim Jong Un's statement
In his speech at the opening ceremony, Kim said, "Our enemies should seriously consider where their security situation is heading," and "It is up to them to decide whether Korean territory can become a safe place."
"Our strategic interests are increasing in direct proportion to the increase in US military power in South Korea, and we have allocated special assets to targets of high interest accordingly," he said, adding that the
He pointed out that US military bases and other areas are de facto targets for attack. Chairman Kim continued, "The radical evolution of the US-ROK nuclear alliance and the dangerous scenario based on nuclear operational guidelines are becoming a reality, and the US is
He also said, "The United States is upgrading its overall military power structure, including strategic reconnaissance, offensive and defensive systems," and added, "This buildup of military power will enable it to take the lead in the event of an emergency."
"We cannot hide the fact that this is intended to facilitate counter-strikes," he said. "We will closely monitor the US's military buildup in relation to the possibility of new threats to national security."
"If the US continues its dangerous actions while ignoring the security concerns of regional nations, we will have no choice but to take military and technological measures to maintain the balance of power," he said.
The Rodong Sinmun newspaper also reported on the same day that "The military equipment exhibition 'National Defense Development-2025' opened successfully in Pyongyang," and added, "The exhibition grounds displayed the results of modernizing and upgrading the military force structure, with nuclear deterrence at its core."
The exhibition will feature a new weapon believed to be the Hwasong-11, a short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) equipped with an ultra-supersonic warhead, as well as supersonic cruise missiles and anti-submarine missiles.
The exhibition showcased missiles, the Hwasong-18 and Hwasong-19 intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), and other items. The "National Defense Development" exhibition, which North Korea has been holding annually since 2023, is essentially a defense industry exhibition.
It has the characteristics of an exhibition and is being used to show off military technological power and as a means of putting pressure on the United States and South Korea.
2025/10/05 14:56 KST
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