Key facts
- North Korea has decided to enhance its nuclear forces quantitatively and qualitatively.
- Leader Kim Jong Un emphasized the need for a powerful military to guarantee security.
- The Workers' Party's Central Military Commission meeting set plans for military modernization.
- These plans include renewing technical infrastructure, expanding nuclear forces, and modernizing military bases.
- Upgrades to naval bases and shipyard capacity were also discussed.
North Korea has decided to implement measures aimed at strengthening its nuclear forces in both quantitative and qualitative aspects, according to state media KCNA. The announcement came after leader Kim Jong Un stressed the importance of building a powerful military to ensure the nation's security and 'true peace'.
These decisions were made during an enlarged meeting of the ruling Workers' Party's Central Military Commission. The commission outlined plans to update the technical infrastructure of combat systems, expand and bolster nuclear capabilities, and standardize and modernize military bases. Additionally, the meeting addressed enhancing the reconnaissance and intelligence-gathering functions of the Reconnaissance General Bureau, North Korea's primary military intelligence agency.
The commission also discussed the development of modern naval bases and improvements to shipyard capacity, signaling a significant shift in the navy's status and role.