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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un used a military parade and a key political congress to issue stark threats and showcase new military hardware. During these events, where he was also reelected as the general secretary of the ruling party, Kim promised to build more nuclear weapons and threatened retaliation against what he termed hostile military acts. He specifically warned that North Korea could completely destroy South Korea if it felt threatened.
The parade featured the unveiling of new weapons systems, including a large 600-mm rocket launcher and 50 rocket launchers. Kim was personally shown driving a rocket launcher vehicle during the display. These actions and statements collectively emphasized a continued focus on military development and a posture of deterrence through publicized threats of overwhelming retaliation.
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North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un is reelected and warns South Korea at military paradeNorth Korean leader Kim Jong-un was reelected as the general secretary of the ruling party at a key congress. During a military parade, he warned that North Korea could 'completely destroy' South Korea if threatened and said the United States should end its hostility. Kim's sister, Kim Yo-jong, was promoted to a party department head. South Korea's government expressed regret for past spy drone incursions into the North, which Kim Yo-jong called a 'sensible' move. Kim Jong-un also presented new weapons, including rocket launchers, and his daughter appeared in state media footage at the parade.
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North Korea's Kim Jong Un threatens South Korea and promises more nuclear weaponsNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un warned that North Korea could 'completely destroy' South Korea if it felt threatened. He also said the United States should end its hostility toward his country. Kim made the statements during a military parade where he was reelected as the general secretary of the ruling party. He promised to build more nuclear weapons and unveiled new rocket launchers, while his teenage daughter appeared prominently at the event.
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