OAN’s Rayana Unutoa
10:57 AM –Thursday, March 14, 2024
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un test drove a new tank model during a military demonstration.
According to a report from North Korean state media on Thursday, the tank successfully demonstrated its striking power in its first performance display on Wednesday.
The training exercise was reportedly designed to inspect the combat capabilities of tank crews. It was also conducted to help make troops familiar with combat action on different tactical missions.
In the meantime, South Korea and the U.S. wrapped up their annual joint drills on Thursday. The drills were aimed at deterring aggression from North Korea.
“Through the training, we were able to fully equip ourselves with the ability to overwhelm the enemy with our joint combat operations,” Cho Seung-jae, the Battalion Commander in South Korea said. “In particular, all unit members have gained confidence and assurance that if we are with the United States, we can fight against the enemy.”
South Korea maintains the exercises are only conducted for defense purposes.
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