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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un replaced the military's top general and called for more preparations for the possibility of war, a boost in weapons production, and expansion of military drills, state media KCNA reported on Thursday.

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[–] apemint@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago

Kim made the comments at a meeting of the Central Military Commission which discussed plans for countermeasures to deter North Korea's enemies, which it did not name, the report said.

Are these enemies in the room with us now?

[–] anon@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This is just gesticulation ahead of the Camp David summit on August 18, involving the US, South Korea, and Japan; and the military drills involving the same countries the following week.

[–] DarkThoughts@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

I'd say they probably want to just export more to Russia. They have the demand and can probably offer more military tech in exchange.

[–] mishimaenjoyer@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

... reads like an everage day in nk?

[–] HubertManne@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

wait. hes still alive. I thought it was all the sister now.