Kim Jong Un orders nuclear weapons to keep on combat readiness
Photo: Kim Jong Un (kremlin.ru)
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised a test launch of strategic cruise missiles and ordered full readiness to use nuclear attack capability, which would ensure the most effective defense for the country, according to Reuters.
The test was designed to warn "enemies, who are seriously violating the security environment of the (country) and fostering and escalating the confrontation environment" and to demonstrate "readiness of its various nuke operation means," the news agency said.
"What is guaranteed by powerful striking ability is the most perfect deterrence and defense capacity. It is the responsible mission and duty of the DPRK's nuclear-armed forces to permanently defend the national sovereignty and security with the reliable nuclear shield by getting more thorough battle readiness of nuclear force and full preparedness for their use," the agency quoted Kim as saying.
The missile launch was conducted on Wednesday over the sea off the west coast of the Korean peninsula. South Korea's military said on Friday it had detected signs of missile launch preparations on Wednesday and tracked several cruise missiles after they were launched.
North Korea and Russia's nuclear threats
Previously, Putin decided to expand conditions for the use of nuclear weapons to put pressure on Western countries and Ukraine's partners.
In late September, North Korea played into Putin's hands on nuclear threats.
