Kim Jong-un Enhances Nuclear Weapons Capabilities To Meet Global Challenges

Kim Jong-un giving a speech before the Labor Party Congress. (Source: KCNA)

JAKARTA - North Korea's Supreme Leader, Kim Jong-un, promised to strengthen his country's military defense. This he conveyed at the ruling Labor Party Congress.

Launching Koreatimes Thursday, January 7, Kim Jong-un said strengthening the defense sector was a priority amidst global economic challenges and the transition to leadership in the United States.

"Kim expressed his desire to protect the security of the country and the people and the environment, from socialist influence by placing the country's defense capabilities at a much more advanced level," wrote the Korean Central News Agency as reported by Koreatimes.

North Korea itself has previously emphasized its need for nuclear weapons and long-range missiles to carry out defense, as well as pre-emptive attacks from threats from hostile countries.

It is known that Kim ordered a halt to his nuclear and long-range missile tests between his countries, before holding a historic meeting with US President Donald Trump.

However, diplomacy that is in place made Kim promise publicly to expand his nuclear capabilities, especially for long-range missiles that can reach the mainland United States.

This congress was the first in five years. A number of issues have been discussed since the congress opened last Tuesday. Starting from economic development plans, transportation development, construction, trading to other industries.