On the 8th, the anniversary of the founding of the military, North Korea announced its intention to strengthen its military power through the development of new ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, etc. based on the ``Five-Year National Defense Plan,'' which is now in its fourth year. seems to be emphasized.
In North Korea, 8 days will mark 76 years since the establishment of the Korean People's Army.
Last year marked the 75th anniversary, and a large-scale military parade was held in the capital, Pyongyang, with General Secretary Kim Jong-un in attendance, but so far there have been no signs of a military parade. It has not been done.
Last month, North Korea conducted an important test of an ``underwater nuclear weapons system'' believed to be a ``nuclear torpedo'' in the Sea of Japan, following the test launch of its first solid-fuel intermediate-range ballistic missile capable of rapid launch. It was revealed that it was carried out.
Furthermore, they have just launched cruise missiles, which are said to be able to fly at low altitudes in irregular trajectories for long periods of time and are difficult to detect and intercept, four times in the 10 days ending on the 2nd of this month, and are said to be capable of carrying nuclear warheads. Experts believe that the US is rapidly increasing its surprise attack capabilities by diversifying its missiles.
North Korea wants to strongly check Japan, the United States, and South Korea, which are promoting security cooperation, and is planning to increase its military strength based on the ``Five-Year National Defense Plan,'' which is now in its fourth year, in conjunction with the anniversary of the founding of the military, which will boost morale. It is expected that the government will emphasize through state-run media its stance of strengthening its policy.