Kim Jong-un convenes meeting with army commanders, calls for border reinforcement
Quick Look
- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un met with army commanders on Sunday, urging them to reinforce front-line units and enhance military technology to deter war.
- He stressed maintaining combat readiness against the nation's "arch" enemy.
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Why It Matters
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has convened a meeting with army commanders and called for reinforcement of front-line units on the southern border. He stressed the importance of military technology for deterrence and urged the military to maintain combat readiness.
SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has convened a meeting with army commanders and called for reinforcement of front-line units on the southern border, state media reported Monday.
Kim made the call Sunday in a meeting with the commanding officers of the entire armed forces, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), stressing that advancement of military technology at key units, including front-line forces, plays a critical role in effective deterrence of war.
The KCNA said Kim urged the military to continue to heighten awareness against North Korea's "arch" enemy and maintain combat readiness.
Open Questions
- What specific military technologies are being prioritized?
- What is the perceived threat that necessitates heightened combat readiness?
- What is the exact nature of the 'arch' enemy referred to?
