Kim Jong-un Visits Strategic Missile Base to Emphasize 'Nuclear Force Response Posture'

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited strategic missile bases that operate intercontinental ballistic missiles and others ahead of the U.S. presidential election to emphasize preparation for response posture.

The Korean Central News Agency reported that Chairman Kim inspected the strategic missile base and inspected the readiness for operation, including the functions and capabilities of each element of the launch-related facility and the status of the strategic missile duty.

Chairman of the states Affairs Commission Kim stressed that strategic missile force is a key competency that forms the backbone of war deterrence, and that it is an important principle to modernize the overall military technology with strategic missiles as a priority.

He also said that the threat posed by U.S. strategic nuclear weapons to North Korea's safety environment is increasing day by day, adding that the U.S. should be strictly prepared for a thorough response to nuclear force.