South Koreans are ‘legit enemy’ and ‘not kin,’ Kim Jong Un tells troops



News South Koreans are ‘legit enemy’ and ‘not kin,’ Kim Jong Un tells troops North Korean leader tells military not to hesitate to attack South in case of war in visit to frontline HQ Colin Zwirko October 18, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kim Jong Un reviews military operation maps during a visit to the Second Corps HQ on Oct. 17 \| Image: Rodong Sinmun (Oct. 18, 2024) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told his troops that South Koreans are “not fellow countrymen” but a “legitimate” target that they shouldn’t hesitate to attack, according to state media on Friday. Kim also defended the blowing up of roads at the edge of the inter-Korean border earlier this week during a visit to the headquarters of the “frontline” Second Corps (II Corps) on Thursday. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told his troops that South Koreans are “not fellow countrymen” but a “legitimate” target that they shouldn’t hesitate to attack, according to state media on Friday. Kim also defended the blowing up of roads at the edge of the inter-Korean border earlier this week during a visit to the headquarters of the “frontline” Second Corps (II Corps) on Thursday. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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South Koreans are ‘legit enemy’ and ‘not kin,’ Kim Jong Un tells troops

North Korean leader tells military not to hesitate to attack South in case of war in visit to frontline HQ

Colin Zwirko October 18, 2024

South Koreans are ‘legit enemy’ and ‘not kin,’ Kim Jong Un tells troops

Kim Jong Un reviews military operation maps during a visit to the Second Corps HQ on Oct. 17 | Image: Rodong Sinmun (Oct. 18, 2024)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told his troops that South Koreans are “not fellow countrymen” but a “legitimate” target that they shouldn’t hesitate to attack, according to state media on Friday.

Kim also defended the blowing up of roads at the edge of the inter-Korean border earlier this week during a visit to the headquarters of the “frontline” Second Corps (II Corps) on Thursday.

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