North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Unveils Aggressive Anti-US Strategy at Key Party Meeting
North Korea, under the leadership of Kim Jong Un, has declared its intention to adopt the "toughest" strategy against the United States. The announcement was made during a significant five-day year-end Workers' Party meeting, where the country outlined its policy goals for 2025. According to the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Kim criticized the growing alliance between the U.S., South Korea, and Japan, labeling it as a “nuclear military bloc for aggression.”
Kim’s address to top officials emphasized an aggressive anti-US approach without disclosing specific actions. North Korea accused South Korea of transforming into an "anti-communist outpost" for the United States, reinforcing its rationale for countermeasures. This rhetoric reflects rising tensions amid the strengthening trilateral ties of the U.S., Japan, and South Korea to counter regional threats.
The meeting also addressed domestic issues, such as responses to widespread flooding earlier in the year, while vowing to bolster ties with “friendly” nations. North Korea’s alliance with Russia has grown significantly, particularly since the onset of the Ukraine war. The two nations formalized a defense pact in June 2024, with Vladimir Putin praising it as a "breakthrough document." Putin reaffirmed their strengthened bilateral ties in a recent New Year’s message to Kim.
Seoul's military claimed that over 1,000 North Korean soldiers had entered combat in Ukraine through a military deal between Pyongyang and Moscow. Ukraine’s allies have criticized this development, warning it could dangerously escalate the ongoing conflict.
These developments underscore Pyongyang’s dual strategy: resisting U.S. influence in the region while deepening cooperation with Moscow to advance its geopolitical interests. The KCNA's coverage of the party meeting highlights North Korea's continued use of such forums to signal policy shifts and assert its stance on international matters.
Refrence From: www.ndtv.com