Highlighting The Threat Of The United States, North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un Urges To Increase War Prevention

Leader Kim Jong-un during an inspection of North Korea's strategic missile base. (Source: KCNA)

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has again called for an increase in his country's war prevention, including the readiness of its nuclear capabilities, in response to what it describes as an increase in the nuclear threat from the United States, state media said on Wednesday.

Leader Kim made the statement during an inspection at a "strategic missile base," the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said, without specifying the location and date of inspection.

"As emphasized on several recent occasions, US strategic nuclear facilities pose a growing threat to the security environment of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and the long-term threat urges the DPRK to further enhance its war prevention and take a comprehensive and strict response to nuclear power," the news agency reported., reported The Korea Times October 23.

During the inspection, Leader Kim reportedly also reviewed the main functions and capabilities of missile base launch facilities, as well as the operational readiness of strategic missile units.

In addition, Leader Kim also underlined the importance of modernizing and strengthening further missile bases, ensuring all facilities are fully prepared to maintain a strong countermeasures posture, the report added.

North Korea has stepped up tensions in recent weeks, exposing its uranium enrichment facility, launching ballistic missiles to sending garbage-carrier balloons across the border.