North Korean leader Kim Jong-un led and oversaw the country’s tactical nuclear operations from September 25 to October 9, North Korea’s KCNA news agency reports.
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They also write that Kim Jong-un promises to strengthen the country’s military operations in the future – and that he believes it is not necessary to have a dialogue “with the enemy,” according to the Reuters news agency.
On 4 October, North Korea launched a ballistic missile on Japan. This was supposed to be a newly developed missile that was supposed to give a clear and loud warning.
North Korea launched two new ballistic missiles night to Sunday local time. This prompted the US military to consult closely with its allies and partners.
The launches are said to have taken place shortly after the United States and South Korea concluded a joint military exercise.
The US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan has once again been deployed to practice with South Korea, which provokes its neighbor to the north. They see the exercises as “invasion preparations,” AP writes.
This was the seventh round of missile tests North Korea carried out in two weeks, which should have raised the alarm in both Washington and Tokyo, according to Reuters.
International leaders are now seeing signs of further escalation, such as a potential nuclear test, CNN writes. If so, it will be the first nation in nearly five years.
