Kim Jong-un handles weapon while inspecting training base in North Korea

The North Korean leader, Kim Jong Unbrandished a weapon while inspecting an important operational training base where he called on the Armed Forces to intensify “real war exercises”, reported the state press this Thursday.

Dressed in a black leather jacket, Kim appeared talking to heavily armed soldiers in camouflage clothing and observing the shooting maneuvers, according to images released by the official KCNA news agency.

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On Wednesday’s visit to the base in the west of the country, Kim told the North Korean military that they should “sustainably intensify real warfare exercises aimed at rapidly improving their combat capabilities for perfect preparation for war”KCNA indicated.

The visit took place at a time when South Korea It is U.S They hold their annual exercises.”Shield of Freedom”, which involves field maneuvers, missile interception and live fire.

Pyongyang described the maneuvers as “irresponsible“and warned that both countries will pay for it”Dear”.

North Korea said that the exercises Seoul It is washington They are rehearsals for an invasion, and they have carried out missile launches to coincide with their exercises.

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South Korea said Tuesday that its military is prepared for possible provocations from the North.

Pyongyang recently referred to South Korea as its “main enemy”, eliminated agencies dedicated to rapprochement between the two Koreas and threatened war if “up to 0.001 mm”of your territory is violated by your neighbor.

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