North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspects the headquarters of the 2nd Corps of the North Korean Army, October 17, 2024, in this photo released by North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspects the headquarters of the 2nd Corps of the North Korean Army, October 17, 2024, in this photo released by North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspects the headquarters of the 2nd Corps of the North Korean Army, October 17, 2024, in this photo released by North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during a visit to the National Defense University in Pyongyang, North Korea, October 7, 2024, in this photo released by North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS
Summary
- North Korea drops longstanding goal of unification with South
- Kim says razing inter-Korean links ends “evil” ties with Seoul
- Kim trying to mentally fortify frontline soldiers, analyst says
Reporting by Joyce Lee; Editing by Sandra Maler, Ed Davies and Edwina Gibbs