00:00 On the eve of 31st of December, 2023, when the world was celebrating and dancing in joy
00:07 living past the year of 2023, world leaders were addressing public with some New Year
00:13 greetings.
00:14 However, the North Korean leader instead issued an order for its military.
00:18 Reportedly, the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has vowed to defend against an alleged unprecedented
00:23 US-led confrontation by ordering his military to thoroughly annihilate the United States
00:28 and South Korea if provoked.
00:31 Furthermore, Kim plans to escalate weapon tests in 2024 ahead of the crucial US presidential
00:36 elections, seeking leverage in future diplomacy.
00:40 He aims to launch more spy satellites, produce nuclear materials, and develop attack drones
00:44 to strengthen negotiations with the United States.
00:47 During a meeting with army officers, Kim emphasized the urgency of enhancing the country's nuclear
00:52 weapon program, citing perceived military confrontation by hostile forces.
00:56 He urged swift action to eliminate any threat through the mobilization of all available
01:00 means.
01:02 Experts anticipate potential small-scale military clashes between the North and South Korean
01:05 military along the fortified border, with North Korea also expected to conduct their
01:10 test launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching US mainland.
01:15 Previous diplomatic affairs between Kim Jong-un and former President Donald Trump disintegrated
01:20 due to disagreement over North Korea's nuclear disarmament offers and the US-led sanctions.
01:25 Estimates vary regarding the size of North Korea's nuclear arsenal, ranging from 20
01:29 to 30 bombs to over 100.
01:31 Despite possessing a shorter range of nuclear-capable missiles targeting South Korea and Japan,
01:36 technological obstacles persist for North Korea in developing functional nuclear-armed
01:40 intercontinental ballistic missiles, also known as the ICBM.
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