SEOUL, October 5. /TASS/. North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un declared the need for continuous development of the state's defensive capabilities, the Korean Central News Agency reported.
On October 4, he made a speech at the opening ceremony of the military hardware exhibition Defense Development-2025 in Pyongyang. He said the exhibition showcased the latest achievements of the continuous modernization and accelerated development of the DPRK's armed forces, including its nuclear deterrent.
The exhibition is being held ahead of the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Workers' Party of Korea.
"I would like to stress once again that we must never allow ourselves to be complacent about the supremacy of our state’s defense capabilities, nor must we slow down on account of it. Our military capabilities should be improved steadily," Kim Jong Un said adding that this is the guarantee of peace in the country.
The North Korean leader noted that the "nuclear military alliance" between the United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) "is making rapid progress."
