North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (centre) visiting the Kang Kon Military Academy in Pyongyang on Feb 25, 2025. - KCNA via KNS/ AFP
SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un called for building a strong, modern army to cope with any war during a visit to a military academy, state media KCNA said on Wednesday (Feb 26).
Kim's trip to the Kang Kon Military Academy comes after North Korea has sent thousands of troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine. This week Kim also visited the Kim Il Sung University of Politics, another elite cadre training institution, calling for military loyalty and sacrifice.
