North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has vowed that his country will develop more nuclear material and launch three more military satellites in 2024.
North Korean state media reported on Saturday the leader's New Year's resolutions, adding that he also aims to develop more advanced attack drones. Kim made the comments during a meeting with the ruling Workers' Party in Pyongyang.
Mr. Kim also attacked the United States, particularly citing joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea, and alleging that the United States is conducting expansionist activities across Asia.
Kim said North Korea's ultimate goal is to have “overwhelming war-fighting capabilities.”
Kim Jong Un says launching intercontinental ballistic missiles is the best option if Washington makes the wrong decision
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has vowed that his country will develop more nuclear material and launch three more military satellites in 2024. (KRT, via Reuters)
North Korea has worked extensively over the past year to strengthen cooperation with its regional ally Russia. People's Republic of China.
Kim Jong Un personally supervised the launch of North Korea's most powerful intercontinental ballistic missile in history
Kim has been in contact with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Russian President Vladimir Putin – To meet the latter in person, the Supreme Leader made a rare trip abroad by train.
Kim has been in contact with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Russian President Vladimir Putin – To meet the latter in person, the Supreme Leader made a rare trip abroad by train. ((Photo credit: Kremlin Press Office/Handout/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images))
The North Korean Workers' Party Central Committee gathered in Pyongyang last Tuesday for a multi-day general meeting to consider policy for the new year.
North Korea's supreme leader has historically been expected to deliver a New Year's address to the nation, and Kim delivered his annual wrap-up speech. workers' party Meetings from 2020.
A television screen showing footage of a North Korean missile launch is seen during a news program at Seoul Station in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Dec. 18. (AP/Ahn Young-joon)
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North Korea intensified its aggression throughout 2023, launching ballistic missiles into waters near Japan and threatening retaliation for U.S. military exercises.
Fox News' Timothy H.J. Nerozzi and The Associated Press contributed to this report
