North Korea transfers new tactical guided missile launchers
250 or more new tactical guided missile launchers mobilized
Kim Jong-un draws attention with mention of ‘confrontation’ while hinting at ‘dialogue’
Seems to target dialogue and Russian exports if Trump is elected,
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un attended a ceremony commemorating the transfer of a new ballistic missile system the day before, delivering a speech, North Korea’s state media reported on the 5th. The media also reported that Kim transferred 250 new ballistic missile launchers to the border’s 1st division. [Pyongyang Chosun Central News = Yonhap],
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, “‘[Herald Economy=Shin Dae-won] North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un reaffirmed the path of continuous military strengthening in front of 250 newly produced new tactical guided missile launchers.”,
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, “Kim emphasized that the launchers would be delivered to the military and deployed in the border areas.”,
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, “North Korea’s state media reported on the 5th that Kim attended the ‘ceremony commemorating the transfer of the new tactical guided missile system’ the day before, describing it as a ‘historic speech’.”,
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, “At the ceremony that appeared to take place at night, Kim stated, “Today, we bear witness to a moment when the country’s defense capabilities are becoming stronger day by day.”,””,
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, “He then said, “Now we are facing 250 new tactical guided missile launchers produced by the military labor class with their own strength and technology,” and added, “They will be delivered to our military and will be responsible for important military activities in the border areas.””,
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, “From the photos released by the media, it is speculated that they are short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) launchers called ‘new tactical guided missiles’ by North Korea.”,
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, “Kim also mentioned the possibility of tactical nuclear warheads, saying, “We have become able to seize the operational initiative on the front lines through overwhelming attack capabilities and striking superiority against the enemy.”,””,
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, “He further stated, “Among the major guidelines for military reinforcement, a significant issue has become a reality,” and claimed, “We have acquired a strong deterrence against the indiscriminate provocations of our opponents.””,
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, “In the present situation, Kim addressed the change in the essence and nature of the U.S.-led alliance relationships into a military bloc based on nuclear weapons”,
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, “He stated, “With the current military strength of our Republic and the progressive independence of the defense industry that steadfastly supports it, more rapid progress must continue. True peace is guaranteed by the establishment of a powerful force.”,””,
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, “He also added, “It is a critical and vital task to be prepared actively to deal with not only the various threats posed by the U.S. to us today but also the emerging, new, and prospective security risks in the future for the sovereign rights, security interests, and territorial integrity of the nation.””,
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, “North Korea’s display of hundreds of new tactical guided missile launchers is interpreted as a multifaceted posturing aimed at the U.S. and South Korea ahead of the upcoming joint U.S.-South Korean exercise ‘Ulchi Freedom Guardian (UFG)’, while keeping in mind the exports to Russia.”,
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un attended a ceremony commemorating the transfer of a new ballistic missile system with his daughter Ju-ae the day before, delivering a speech, North Korea’s state media reported on the 5th. The media also reported that Kim transferred 250 new ballistic missile launchers to the border’s 1st division. [Pyongyang Chosun Central News = Yonhap],
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, “While Kim Jong-un focused on confrontation, his unprecedented hint at the possibility of dialogue is drawing attention.”,
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, “Regarding this, Kim stated, “Both dialogue and confrontation can be our choices, but what we must be more thoroughly prepared for is confrontation”,” adding, “I reiterate once again, whether it is dialogue or confrontation, possessing strong military power is the obligation and right of a sovereign state, and we should not miss a single moment or give up a single step.”””,
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, “Some interpret this as a statement considering the possibility of Donald Trump’s reelection in the U.S. presidential election in November.”,
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, “In a related note, it was confirmed that Kim Jong-un’s daughter Ju-ae accompanied him from photos released by the media.”,
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un attended a ceremony commemorating the transfer of a new ballistic missile system the day before, delivering a speech, North Korea’s state media reported on the 5th. The media also reported that Kim transferred 250 new ballistic missile launchers to the border’s 1st division. [Pyongyang Chosun Central News = Yonhap],