On October 5, speaking at the opening ceremony of the defense exhibition, Mr. Kim Jong-un criticized the US-Korea alliance for stepping up nuclear power and conducting many drills that were assessed as "dangerous".
According to Mr. Kim Jong-un, the US's increased military presence in South Korea has increased Pyongyang's security concerns.
D Korea allocates special resources to serve major goals. The enemy will have to worry about their security direction, Kim Jong-un said, without specifying the details of the measures North Korea plans to take.
In recent weeks, Mr. Kim Jong-un has directed senior officials to strengthen nuclear shields and swords, emphasizing that only nuclear deterrence can ensure national security. KCNA news agency released a photo of Kim Jong-un standing next to many weapons, including missiles, within the framework of this defense exhibition.
Last month, Mr. Kim Jong-un said he was ready to resume negotiations with the US and shared that he had "good memories" with US President Donald Trump. However, he affirmed that North Korea will never abandon its nuclear arsenal.
Meanwhile, during a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in August, Mr. Trump expressed his hope to meet Mr. Kim Jong-un again this year, emphasizing the good personal relationship between the two leaders.
The US currently maintains about 28,500 soldiers in South Korea to support the ally country in the face of threats from North Korea. Last month, Washington coordinated with Seoul and Tokyo to conduct a large-scale joint exercise, increasing tensions in the Korean peninsula.
