Kim Jong Un supervises North Korea’s air drills, pushes for enhanced war preparation

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently oversaw the country’s air force drills, emphasizing the need to intensify war preparation, as reported by state media. The Korean Central News Agency stated that Kim inspected anti-aircraft combat and air strike drills conducted by North Korea’s 1st Air Division, calling for all military units to strive for a breakthrough in war readiness.

During the drills, footage aired on state TV showed a MiG-29 jet launching a missile, which analysts identified as a North Korean version of a Russian-developed mid- to long-range air-to-air missile. This demonstration of military might comes on the heels of Kim’s supervision of a missile test earlier in the month, as well as inspections of tank and munitions plants and a visit to the Russian embassy in Pyongyang to reaffirm ties with Moscow.

In response to being included on the U.S. State Department’s list of countries that do not fully cooperate with U.S. counterterrorism efforts, North Korea condemned the designation, which it has received annually since 1997. A spokesperson from the North Korean Foreign Ministry criticized the U.S. for provoking unnecessary hostility and vowed to take measures to counter American provocations.

The state media images of Kim Jong Un overseeing military operations serve as a reminder of North Korea’s ongoing commitment to military readiness and strategic alliances. As tensions continue to simmer on the Korean peninsula, Kim’s emphasis on war preparation underscores the nation’s dedication to defending its sovereignty and interests.

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