North Korea ramps up war readiness as 10,000 troops deployed to Russia
Kim Jong Un emphasised that full preparation for war is a key task of the North Korean army. This statement was made during the tactical exercises involving drones, which he supervised.
What do you need to know?
- Kim Jong Un called for the North Korean army to be fully prepared for war, recognising it as a key task.
- The tactical exercises he supervised included the use of drones.
- North Korea confirmed the deployment of over 10,000 soldiers to Russia, as part of a strategic partnership agreement with the country.
Kim Jong Un supervised military tactical exercises, during which operations with the use of drones were conducted.
During the military exercises, the dictator stated that while the country’s revolutionary armed forces are engaged on multiple fronts, the anti-imperialist class struggle remains paramount. He emphasized, however, that ensuring full preparedness for war is the top priority, according to the state-run KCNA agency.
Analysts from the South Korean Yonhap agency interpret these words as an attempt to legitimise military support for Russia in the conflict with Ukraine.
South Korean media also suggest that the purpose of the exercises, which took place on Tuesday, is the exchange within the Pyongyang army of combat experience gained by soldiers on the Russian front, especially in terms of drone tactics.
North Korean soldiers in Ukraine
At the end of last month, North Korea officially confirmed the deployment of more than 10,000 troops to Russia. The official statement underscored that military cooperation between the two nations has deepened under the comprehensive strategic partnership treaty signed by Kim and Russian President Vladimir Putin the previous year.
