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North Korea: expansion of nuclear forces continues
North Korea's ruler Kim Jong-un wants to further expand its nuclear forces. "The DPRK does not want unnecessary tensions in the region, but will take sustained countermeasures to ensure regional military balance," said Kim.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen He made the statement during a visit to the Ministry of Defense in Pyongyang on Saturday to mark the founding day of North Korea's People's Army. DPRK stands for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the official name of the Stalinist state.
Kim criticized the trilateral military cooperation between the USA, Japan and South Korea. This was increasing tensions in the region, the state news agency KCNA reported on Sunday. Kim announced countermeasures, including the further expansion of nuclear forces.
Following a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday, US President Donald Trump declared that he would improve relations with North Korea. Trump and Ishiba expressed their concern about North Korea's nuclear program.
Kim reiterates support for Russia in Ukraine war
Kim also expressed support for Russia in Moscow's war against Ukraine: "The army and people of the DPRK will always support and encourage the just cause of the Russian army and people to defend their sovereignty, security and territorial integrity, in line with the DPRK-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty," Kim was quoted as saying.
South Korea had suspected last month that North Korea was preparing to send more soldiers to Russia. Around 11,000 North Korean soldiers are said to have already been deployed in the war, which has been going on for three years.
In December, NATO accused Russia of supporting the North Korean nuclear and missile program - in return for troops and weapons in the Ukraine war. UN sanctions have long prohibited North Korea from maintaining a nuclear weapons and missile program. Nevertheless, the Stalinist regime in Pyongyang has developed both.
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