Archive · 19 May 2025
Kim Jong Un Oversees Drills, Demands War Readiness
Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, watched his air force practice flying and shooting.
He told his military to get ready for war.
This month, he's also been testing missiles, checking factories, and visiting the Russian embassy.
North Korea is upset that the U.S. put it on a list of countries that don't help with fighting terrorism.
North Korea says it will take action against the U.S. because of this.
Kim Jong Un oversaw air force drills and called for increased war preparation.
The drills included anti-aircraft combat and air strike exercises.
A MiG-29 jet was observed launching a missile.
North Korea condemned the U.S. for placing it on a counterterrorism list.
North Korea stated it would take measures against U.S. provocations.
- Who
- Kim Jong Un and the North Korean military.
- What
- Kim Jong Un oversaw air drills and called for increased war preparation.
- When
- May 15, 2025
- Where
- North Korea.
- Why
- To prepare for war and in response to U.S. actions.
U.S. Stance
North Korea's Stance
U.S. Counterterrorism List
U.S. Stance
The U.S. has placed North Korea on a list of countries not fully cooperating with U.S. counterterrorism efforts since 1997.
North Korea's Stance
North Korea views the U.S. placing it on a counterterrorism list as a hostile provocation.
- Published Date
- May 17, 2025
- Key Figure
- Kim Jong Un
- Military Unit Involved
- North Korea's first Air Division
- Aircraft Type
- MiG-29
- Type of Drills
- Air strike drills