- Kim Jong Un meets top military officials to discuss national defence policies and arms buildup.
- Review of defence work during the first half of 2022 and ‘crucial and urgent tasks’ for military.
- US and South Korea fear North Korea could be preparing its first nuclear test since 2017.
In the midst of tensions, Kim Jong Un calls a military meeting. According to state media, Kim meets with senior military personnel to discuss defence efforts; and confirm “crucial and urgent duties” to increase military capabilities.
Following a number of ballistic missile launches this year that have raised tensions with Washington and Seoul; North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un has begun a conference of senior military leaders; to discuss national defence policy and a continuous arms buildup.
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The Central Military Commission of the ruling Workers’ Party met; to review defence work completed in the first half of 2022; and to confirm “crucial and urgent tasks” to strengthen military capabilities; and put important defence policies into action.
The Central Military Commission of the ruling Workers’ Party met; to review defence work completed in the first half of 2022; and to confirm “crucial and urgent tasks” to strengthen military capabilities.
The paper contained no proposals or disparaging statements; about the United States or its foe South Korea.
As Kim steps up his brinkmanship to solidify North Korea’s status as a nuclear power; and negotiate economic and security concessions from a position of strength.
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