In his speech at the Supreme People's Assembly of North Korea following the adoption of a decree stipulating the conditions for the use of nuclear weapons, General Secretary Kim Jong-un said, "We will expand the operational space for tactical nuclear weapons, should be strengthened," he stressed.
In South Korea, there is a view that North Korea has indicated a policy to develop various tactical nuclear weapons so that it can attack important facilities in South Korea and the US military.
North Korea's General Secretary Kim Jong-un delivered a speech on the 8th at the Supreme People's Assembly, following the adoption of a decree on the "Nuclear Weapons Policy," which stipulates 11 items, including the principles and conditions for the use of nuclear weapons. .
In this, General Secretary Kim made it clear that he would never give up nuclear weapons, and that he would reject denuclearization negotiations under the current circumstances.
On that basis, he said, ``In order to increase the combat reliability and operational effectiveness of nuclear weapons, the operational space for tactical nuclear weapons should be expanded and the nuclear combat posture should be strengthened.'' He emphasized the idea of advancing the development of tactical nuclear weapons for ground attacks.
Regarding this, Yonhap News, a South Korean news agency, said, "It appears to have indicated a policy to develop a variety of tactical nuclear weapons so that they can attack the US military mobilized in the event of an emergency on the Korean Peninsula and important facilities in South Korea. ' is telling.
Since this year, North Korea has repeatedly launched new short-range ballistic missiles that fly on irregular trajectories and long-range cruise missiles that fly at low altitudes. , The view is spreading that the country may decide to conduct a seventh nuclear test, and related countries are increasing their vigilance.
Mass celebrations on Pyongyang National Day
In the North Korean capital Pyongyang, a large-scale celebration was held on the evening of the 8th, in the presence of General Secretary Kim Jong-un, ahead of the National Foundation Day.
General Secretary Kim attended with his wife, Ri Sol-ju, and the venue was lit up with fireworks and lighting to create a celebratory atmosphere. And so on.
State television said, "This is a political celebration that demonstrates the iron will of the people and the military, opening up a new era of power under the leadership of the Workers' Party of Korea," and the North Korean leadership held a military parade. Following last year, it seems that there is a desire to strengthen the internal unity through the National Foundation Day celebration event.