Kim Jong Un tells nation to prepare for economic hardships and war in 2024



News Kim Jong Un tells nation to prepare for economic hardships and war in 2024 North Korean leader warns of ‘grave’ military situation and ‘increasing’ challenges, even as he highlights successes Colin Zwirko December 28, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kim Jong Un delivers a speech on 2024 policy plans on the second day of an end-of-year plenum. \| Image: KCNA (Dec. 28, 2023) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told the nation that economic problems will increase in 2024 and to prepare for war with the U.S., speaking on the second day of a year-end party meeting, according to state media on Thursday. North Koreans should wage a “more courageous and resolute struggle despite the ever-increasing challenges and difficulties” in the new year, Kim said in a speech Wednesday on state policy changes for 2024, echoing his remarks on economic hardships made in most major speeches in recent years. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told the nation that economic problems will increase in 2024 and to prepare for war with the U.S., speaking on the second day of a year-end party meeting, according to state media on Thursday. North Koreans should wage a “more courageous and resolute struggle despite the ever-increasing challenges and difficulties” in the new year, Kim said in a speech Wednesday on state policy changes for 2024, echoing his remarks on economic hardships made in most major speeches in recent years. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period 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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Kim Jong Un tells nation to prepare for economic hardships and war in 2024

North Korean leader warns of ‘grave’ military situation and ‘increasing’ challenges, even as he highlights successes

Colin Zwirko December 28, 2023

Kim Jong Un tells nation to prepare for economic hardships and war in 2024

Kim Jong Un delivers a speech on 2024 policy plans on the second day of an end-of-year plenum. | Image: KCNA (Dec. 28, 2023)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told the nation that economic problems will increase in 2024 and to prepare for war with the U.S., speaking on the second day of a year-end party meeting, according to state media on Thursday.

North Koreans should wage a “more courageous and resolute struggle despite the ever-increasing challenges and difficulties” in the new year, Kim said in a speech Wednesday on state policy changes for 2024, echoing his remarks on economic hardships made in most major speeches in recent years.

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