North Korea's Kim calls for stronger frontline units to deter war, KCNA says


North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspects a munitions factory, May 11, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS

SEOUL, May ⁠18 (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim ⁠Jong Un said plans to strengthen ‌frontline units on the border with South Korea, as well as other major ​units, were key to "more thoroughly ⁠deter war," ⁠state media KCNA reported on Monday.

Kim made ⁠the ‌remarks on Sunday at a meeting of commanders ⁠of divisions and brigades across the ​army, KCNA ‌said.

He called for adjusting the ⁠training system ​and expanding practical drills to reflect changes in modern warfare and ⁠the development of North Korea's ​military, according to KCNA.

Kim also said planned projects should redefine operational concepts ⁠in line with rapid modernisation of military and technical equipment, and apply them to unit combat training.

KCNA ​said Kim stressed ⁠ideological loyalty and vigilance against the "arch ​enemy," a term ‌North Korea has used ​for South Korea.

(Reporting by Joyce Lee, Editing by Nick Zieminski)

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