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North Korea's leader vows to boost his country's nuclear capabilities 4/26/2022 10:08:26 AM North Korean leader Kim Jong Un applauds during a photo session in Pyongyang KCNA/Reuters photo: kurdsatnews North Korea displays intercontinental ballistic missiles, including "Hwasong-17", called "The Beast." State media reported that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed in a speech while attending a military parade in Pyongyang to work to "strengthen and develop" nuclear weapons in his country. "We will continue at the fastest pace to take steps to enhance and develop our country's nuclear capabilities," Kim said, according to a report published by the official North Korean Central News Agency. The agency noted that Kim delivered his speech late Monday during a military parade marking the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Korean People's Revolutionary Army in Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang. North Korea is subject to strict US and UN sanctions over its nuclear weapons program, and multiple negotiations with Kim have so far not convinced him to put an end to his nuclear program. Kim said the country's nuclear weapons are a "symbol of national strength" and should be diversified. "In preparation for the turbulent political and military situation and all kinds of crises in the future, we will strengthen our nuclear power as quickly as possible," he added. The North Korean leader added that although the primary role of nuclear weapons in his country is deterrence, they can be deployed if North Korea's "essential interests" are attacked. The agency stated that the display included North Korea's largest intercontinental ballistic missile, "Hwasong-17", called "The Beast," and hypersonic ballistic missiles and others launched from submarines. The massive missile was first tested last month. Still, South Korean officials believe efforts to conduct a full test ended with an explosion over Pyongyang. "The viewers cheered and were very excited when they saw the Hwasongfu-17 ICBM that soared into the sky on March 24 to demonstrate the sheer power of (the doctrine) of Juche Korea and the strategic position of our republic in front of the world," the agency said. The North Korean Central News Agency has not published any pictures of the military parade.

North Korea's leader vows to boost his country's nuclear capabilities

4/26/2022 10:08:26 AM

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un applauds during a photo session in Pyongyang KCNA/Reuters

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North Korea displays intercontinental ballistic missiles, including "Hwasong-17", called "The Beast."

State media reported that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed in a speech while attending a military parade in Pyongyang to work to "strengthen and develop" nuclear weapons in his country.

"We will continue at the fastest pace to take steps to enhance and develop our country's nuclear capabilities," Kim said, according to a report published by the official North Korean Central News Agency.

The agency noted that Kim delivered his speech late Monday during a military parade marking the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Korean People's Revolutionary Army in Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang.

North Korea is subject to strict US and UN sanctions over its nuclear weapons program, and multiple negotiations with Kim have so far not convinced him to put an end to his nuclear program.

Kim said the country's nuclear weapons are a "symbol of national strength" and should be diversified.

"In preparation for the turbulent political and military situation and all kinds of crises in the future, we will strengthen our nuclear power as quickly as possible," he added.

The North Korean leader added that although the primary role of nuclear weapons in his country is deterrence, they can be deployed if North Korea's "essential interests" are attacked.

The agency stated that the display included North Korea's largest intercontinental ballistic missile, "Hwasong-17", called "The Beast," and hypersonic ballistic missiles and others launched from submarines.

The massive missile was first tested last month. Still, South Korean officials believe efforts to conduct a full test ended with an explosion over Pyongyang.

"The viewers cheered and were very excited when they saw the Hwasongfu-17 ICBM that soared into the sky on March 24 to demonstrate the sheer power of (the doctrine) of Juche Korea and the strategic position of our republic in front of the world," the agency said.

The North Korean Central News Agency has not published any pictures of the military parade.