Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) - International service: North Korean state media announced in an open protest to the latest joint military exercise between South Korea and the United States that the leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un, will conduct military exercises with the participation of paratroopers from this country. has directed and called for full preparation for war.
According to Yonhap news agency, Kim Jong-un emphasized that the primary task of the North Korean army is to be fully prepared for war.
He also emphasized the need for all service personnel of the army to arm themselves with a strong will against the enemy and to have a complete view of the war that in case of war, they must change history without fail.
Pictures released by North Korea's official news agency show a teenage girl accompanying Kim Jong Un, believed to be his daughter Jo Ae, who is likely to be his heir.
Seoul and Washington ended their annual "Freedom Shield" exercise on Thursday after 11 days, aimed at strengthening deterrence against North Korea's nuclear and missile threats.