On Sept. 9, on the occasion of the 76th anniversary of the creation of the republic, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced that the country’s armed forces should be ready to use nuclear capabilities at any time to protect security interests. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported, referring to Kim Jong Un.
The head of the country noted that the security situation requires Pyongyang to develop its military power. “The clear conclusion is that the DPRK’s nuclear capabilities must be secured and ready to be used at any time to protect the state’s security rights,” he said.
Kim Jong Un added that his country is now following a policy of “exponential increase in the number of nuclear warheads”. According to him, the DPRK is a responsible nuclear power. As the politician stated, nuclear weapons are used for self-defense and do not pose a threat to others.
