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Kim Jong-un Showcases New Tank, Orders War Preparations Amid US-South Korea Drills

North Korea's leader intensifies military demonstrations as joint exercises conclude, signaling a hardline stance ahead of significant elections and diplomatic engagements.

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North Korea has unveiled a new battle tank during training exercises, Korean Central Television published pictures of the tank exercise on March 14, 2024. Kim Jong Un inspected a new battle tank conducting a drill amid U.S.-South Korea joint exercises.
A TV shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visiting a military training base in North Korea's western region in Seoul, South Korea on March 7, 2024.

Overview

  • Kim Jong-un test-drove a new battle tank, which he claimed was the world's most powerful, during military drills as South Korea and the US concluded their joint exercises.
  • The North Korean leader ordered his troops to complete preparations for war, emphasizing the need for rigorous training and readiness.
  • The new tank, first unveiled in a 2020 military parade, has now demonstrated its readiness for deployment, featuring a launch tube for missiles.
  • Observers suggest Kim's actions aim to leverage his upgraded arsenal for US concessions, such as relief from international sanctions, especially as South Korea and the US approach major elections.
  • US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is scheduled to visit South Korea next week, amid heightened tensions and North Korea's ongoing military demonstrations.