Kim Jong Un urges nuclear weapon buildup in visit to school named after himself



News Kim Jong Un urges nuclear weapon buildup in visit to school named after himself North Korean leader laments misreading of his nuke threats but similarly misrepresents ROK President Yoon’s remarks Colin Zwirko October 8, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits the national defense university he earlier named after himself \| Image: Rodong Sinmun (Oct. 8, 2024) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un insulted South Korea’s president and threatened to use nuclear weapons if the U.S. and ROK try to change “the balance of power” on the peninsula, according to state media on Tuesday. He delivered the remarks in a lengthy speech at Kim Jong Un National Defense University (KJUNDU) in northern Pyongyang on Monday, during a visit meant to celebrate its 60th anniversary, the Rodong Sinmun reported. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un insulted South Korea’s president and threatened to use nuclear weapons if the U.S. and ROK try to change “the balance of power” on the peninsula, according to state media on Tuesday. He delivered the remarks in a lengthy speech at Kim Jong Un National Defense University (KJUNDU) in northern Pyongyang on Monday, during a visit meant to celebrate its 60th anniversary, the Rodong Sinmun reported. 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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Kim Jong Un urges nuclear weapon buildup in visit to school named after himself

North Korean leader laments misreading of his nuke threats but similarly misrepresents ROK President Yoon’s remarks

Colin Zwirko October 8, 2024

Kim Jong Un urges nuclear weapon buildup in visit to school named after himself

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits the national defense university he earlier named after himself | Image: Rodong Sinmun (Oct. 8, 2024)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un insulted South Korea’s president and threatened to use nuclear weapons if the U.S. and ROK try to change “the balance of power” on the peninsula, according to state media on Tuesday.

He delivered the remarks in a lengthy speech at Kim Jong Un National Defense University (KJUNDU) in northern Pyongyang on Monday, during a visit meant to celebrate its 60th anniversary, the Rodong Sinmun reported.