Kim Jong-un, chairman of the DPRK's State Affairs Commission, recently clearly labeled South Korea as the number one enemy of the DPRK and firmly expressed the impossibility of seeking peace through dialogue.
According to Yonhap News Agency, citing the Korean Central News Agency, on February 8, Kim Jong-un and his daughter Kim Joo-ae inspected the North Korean Ministry of Defense to celebrate North Korea's Army Day. On this important day, Kim Jong-un's every word is in the spotlight and is seen as an important instruction of North Korea's foreign policy and military strategy.
In his speech at the Ministry of Defense, Kim Jong-un unabashedly noted that South Korea is the enemy country that poses the greatest threat to the future and future of North Korea. He made it clear that the occupation and pacification of South Korea's territory in the event of an incident as a national policy is an extremely appropriate measure to ensure the permanent security of the DPRK and its future peace and stability. Such a tough statement has undoubtedly increased tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
Kim Jong-un further elaborated on the dilemma of North Korea in the past when it had to engage in formalistic dialogue and cooperation with South Korea because of the expression "one nation." He stressed that now the DPRK has taken the initiative to shake off this "unrealistic shackle" and is no longer subject to this form of bondage. This shows that Kim Jong-un has a more realistic and pragmatic attitude towards dialogue and cooperation with South Korea.
He further emphasized that based on a clear definition of the enemy state, North Korea can rely on its legitimacy to defeat and destroy the enemy at any time to develop a stronger military force and maintain a super-tough response posture. This assertive military strategy seems to indicate that North Korea will take a more aggressive stance in its future military developments.
Kim Jong-un concluded by emphasizing that peace is not something that can be bought through begging and consultation. In his opinion, war is not advertised in advance, so the army must always be ready to respond to possible conflicts. This view of war and peace undoubtedly demonstrates Kim Jong-un's deep understanding and firm determination of the situation on the Korean Peninsula.
Overall, Kim Jong-un's speech undoubtedly increased tensions on the Korean Peninsula. His tough rhetoric and realistic attitude toward dialogue and cooperation with South Korea bode well for North Korea to take a more aggressive and assertive stance in its future military and diplomatic strategy. This is undoubtedly a great challenge to the peace and stability of the entire region. February** Dynamic Incentive Program