US EditionNorth Korea's Kim Oversees Air Drills, Calls for Stepped-up War Preparations
- On May 17, 2025, Kim Jong Un supervised air force drills in North Korea and called for intensified war preparation across all military units.
- These military activities followed Kim’s missile test, inspections of tank and munitions plants, rare visit to the Russian embassy, and reaffirmation of North Korea’s alliance with Russia in May.
- Kim also oversaw tank firing exercises, special operations training, and anti-aircraft combat drills by the 1st Air Division on May 15, while state media reported the call for a breakthrough in war preparedness.
- A spokesperson from North Korea’s Foreign Ministry warned that continued U.S. Provocations will intensify the hostile tensions and stated that the DPRK intends to respond appropriately and decisively to provocations from the U.S. Across all areas.
- North Korea’s actions and statements suggest a strengthened military readiness and continued confrontation with the U.S., while maintaining ties with Russia amid ongoing sanctions and accusations.
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AlKhaleej TodayNorth Korea's Kim Jong Un oversees air drills, urges military to intensify war preparations
SEOUL, May 17 — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised drills by the nation’s air force and underscored the need for a step-up in war preparation, state media said today. Kim, who inspected anti-aircraft combat and air strike drills by North Korea’s 1st Air Division on Thursday, called for “all units in the entire military” to bring about “a breakthrough in war preparation”, KCNA reported. Footage of the drills on North Korean state TV showe…
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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un oversees air drills, urges enhanced war readiness
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised the nation’s air force drills on Thursday, stressing the need for intensified war readiness across all military units, said media reports.
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