He also underscored the need for a step-up in war preparations, state media KCNA said.   Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Kim, who inspected anti-aircraft combat and airstrike drills, called for 'all units in the entire military' to bring about 'a breakthrough in war preparation.'

Kim Jong-un oversaw anti-air combat and air raid drills by an air force flight group this week, stressing the need for constant and stronger war preparations across all military units, Pyongyang's state media reported Saturday.