NextFin news, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un delivered a speech on Tuesday at Mansudae Assembly Hall in Pyongyang, asserting that North Korea's absolute status and security cannot be harmed by any force or means. The speech was given during the ceremony commemorating the 77th anniversary of the country's founding, according to the state-run Korean Central Television reported on Wednesday.
In his address, Kim praised the nation's military, including troops dispatched to support Russia's invasion of Ukraine, saluting those involved in overseas military operations and honoring fallen heroes. He highlighted the progress made over 77 years in building a powerful state and emphasized that North Korea's current status is remarkable and unassailable.
Kim's remarks reflected a firm stance on maintaining North Korea's nuclear weapons program, with South Korea's Yonhap News noting that the speech underscored Pyongyang's declaration as a nuclear power and its determination not to relinquish its nuclear arsenal.
Earlier on the same day, Kim oversaw a combustion test of a new solid-fuel rocket engine designed for intercontinental ballistic missiles. The engine, made with advanced materials including carbon fiber, is capable of producing significant thrust, signaling ongoing development in North Korea's missile capabilities.
Kim expressed his intention to continue advancing North Korea's nuclear and missile programs, reinforcing the message of absolute security and military strength conveyed in his founding day speech.
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