Deputy head of the department of the Central Committee of the DPRK Workers’ Party and sister of the country’s leader, Kim Jong-un, Kim Yo Jong, stated that a violation of the parity of forces on the Korean Peninsula and in the region It would mean an immediate war and therefore the DPRK’s line of strengthening nuclear forces is the only correct option, reports the Central Telegraph Agency (CTNA).
Nov. 3 South Korea, the United States and Japan, using a B-1B bomber and U.S. fighter jets, conducted joint air exercises on Sunday over waters east of South Korea’s Jeju Island in response to the test launch of the new intercontinental Hwasong-19 by North Korea. ballistic missile last week.
“Today, a violation of the parity of forces between the enemies and us on the Korean Peninsula and in the region immediately means war, this is an objective reality that cannot be denied.” – noted Kim Yo Jong, criticizing the actions of South Korea, the United States and their allies.
Kim Yo Jong also mentioned the “Freedom Edge” exercises by South Korea, Japan and the United States, the “Iron Mace” nuclear exercises that simulate an all-out nuclear war on the Korean Peninsula, and others. In total, more than 100 exercises were held over the past year, which she said were aimed at the DPRK.
“A significant increase in the frequency of such dangerous military exercises has become a serious threat to the peace and security of not only our state, but also the entire region.” – he emphasized.
Kim Jong-un’s sister recalled the record number of deployments of US strategic assets to the region in recent times, including the visit of a nuclear aircraft carrier, the first deployment of a Vermont nuclear-powered strategic submarine in the waters surrounding the Korean Peninsula Peninsula, five flights of strategic nuclear bombers, including the “B-52H”.
“The DPRK’s line of building nuclear deterrent self-defense forces is the only and most accurate option in the current situation, and we will never waver on this path,” – Kim Yo Jong summarized.