BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 10. The leader of the
DPRK, Kim Jong Un, said that the Republic of Korea has become the
most hostile country from the point of view of Pyongyang, Trend reports.
According to information, he said this during his visit to
defense industry enterprises.
“Kim Jong-un noted that now is the time to characterize the
Republic of Korea as the most hostile country for the DPRK,” the
report emphasizes.
According to the North Korean leader, the country has been
engaged in an “evil conflict” with the DPRK for almost 80 years. He
noted that Pyongyang should prioritize strengthening its defense
and nuclear deterrence capabilities.
In early January, North Korea assessed the risk of war with
South Korea in 2024.