In reaction to extensive naval maneuvers by South Korean and American forces that have heightened regional tensions, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw recent nuclear tactical operating unit exercises, according to the KCNA state news agency on Monday.
Ballistic missile exercises with fake nuclear warheads were conducted by North Korea over the previous two weeks, according to KCNA, in an effort to send a clear message of war deterrent. They were carried out to hit enemy airfields and important ports, it continued.
The capacity of our nuclear battle force to hit and destroy targets at any time from any location was fully displayed, according to KCNA, demonstrating both its effectiveness and actual combat capability.
KCNA reported Kim as saying, “Even if the enemy continues to talk about discussion and negotiations, we do not have anything to talk about and do not see the need to do so.