News - World: North Korea’s leader has announced Pyongyang’s plans to launch its “toughest” anti-US policy to counteract Washington for its security and national interests.

America “is the most reactionary state that regards anti-communism as its invariable state policy,” Kim Jong Un announced, vowing to launch the nation’s most powerful defense strategy, Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Sunday.

Kim vowed that the strong new stance would defend the North Korean nation’s interests and security against US aggression.

The North Korean leader said America alongside its regional allies Japan and South Korea “has expanded into a nuclear military bloc for aggression.”

“This reality clearly shows to which direction we should advance and what we should do and how,” he said, expressing his willingness to promote relationships with “friendly countries.”

Kim also called for progress in defense science and technology to bolster the country’s war deterrence.

The Central Committee of the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) held its annual meeting from last Monday through Friday to review policies from 2024 and discuss plans for next year.

The WPK is the oldest active party in the country and the largest party represented in the Supreme People’s Assembly.

Washington has bolstered security cooperation with South Korea and Japan, intensifying US military presence and drills in the Korean Peninsula.

Pyongyang perceives these actions as provocations and attempts to intimidate and contain them.

The intensification of joint military exercises and the deployment of advanced weapons systems in the region are seen by Pyongyang as evidence of Washington’s aggressive stance and a rehearsal for potential strikes against North Korea.

North Korea considers its nuclear program as a vital deterrent against external aggression and a means to ensure its survival amidst a hostile environment.

In recent years, North Korea has accelerated its nuclear and missile development program while strengthening ties with Russia.

North Korea’s relationship with Russia is characterized by shared strategic interests and mutual opposition to the United States’ global influence.

Pyongyang views Russia as a valuable ally in its quest for security and development, as both countries have experienced economic sanctions and political isolation for defying US-imposed norms.

North Korea views the US as a hostile imperial power that seeks to undermine its sovereignty and security. This view aligns with Russia’s grievances against the US-led world order.

 Source: Press TV