[HIGHLIGHTS] North Korean leader calls on his army to "prepare for combat"

North Korean leader calls on his army to "prepare for combat". Kim praised the army's readiness, and ordered the intensification of training.

The North Korean exercises coincide with the conclusion of the annual joint exercises between South Korea and the United States, “Freedom Shield” Pyongyang rejects these exercises and considers them a declaration of war. A few days ago, Seoul and Washington conducted joint military exercises, during which Pyongyang paid special attention to air exercises. Experts say that the North Korean Air Force is the weakest link in the country's military system.