Monitoring Desk
ISLAMABAD/ Seoul: Kim Jong Un, the North Korean leader, unveiled new goals for the country’s military for 2023 at an ongoing meeting of the ruling Workers’ Party, state media said on Wednesday, hinting at another year of intensive weapons tests and tension.
The media report said that on the second day of the 60 Enlarged Plenary Meeting of the party’s 8th Central Committee, Jong Un reviewed a newly created challenging situation on the Korean peninsula and the broader political landscapes.
It added that the third-generation leader set the direction for the anti-enemy struggle and goals for reinforcing defence power.
North Korea New Core Goals
Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said that He specified principles of foreign affairs and the direction of the struggle against the enemy that our party and government must thoroughly abide by to protect sovereign rights and defend national interests.
New core goals for strengthening self-defensive capability to be strongly pursued in 2023 have been presented in preparation for the diverse fluctuations in the political situation.
KCNA did not provide further information on those goals, but Kim’s remarks could indicate the isolated country could continue to accelerate its military buildup.
