North Korean leader Kim Jong-un emphasized the importance of strengthening the naval force during his visit to major shipbuilding docks to inspect naval shipbuilding projects and nuclear submarines, according to state media in North Korea.
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Kim stated during the visit that the naval power and its nuclear armament are critical to the country's sovereignty, which is bordered by the sea on both the eastern and western sides, as reported by state television KRT.
Kim also mentioned that the country will not tolerate naval and underwater military activities by what he referred to as "enemies," such as the deployment of strategic assets.
He added that North Korea's naval defense would not be limited to any specific region but would cover as much territory as necessary to maintain peace.
Arrival of U.S. Aircraft Carrier in the Region
In recent days, Kim Yo-jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, threatened to initiate provocative actions in response to the arrival of a U.S. aircraft carrier in South Korea and other U.S. military activities, which she described as "hysteria of confrontation by the United States and its followers."
Kim Yo-jong's warning indicates that North Korea is likely to escalate its weapon testing activities and maintain its hostile stance towards the United States, despite President Donald Trump's statement that he would seek engagement with Kim Jong-un to revive diplomacy.
In an official statement reported by state media, Kim Yo-jong accused the United States of displaying "the most extreme forms of hostility and confrontation" towards North Korea by deploying the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier and other powerful military assets, as well as conducting joint military drills with South Korea this year.
Her statement suggests that North Korea may conduct powerful missile tests designed to target the U.S. mainland or U.S. military bases in the region, according to observers.
In response, the South Korean Ministry of Defense warned that it is prepared to counter any North Korean provocations based on its strong military alliance with the United States. They described Kim Yo-jong's warning as "misleading rhetoric" aimed at justifying North Korea's nuclear development and future provocations.
