Kim Jong-un Presides Over Military Conference to Strengthen Combat Readiness

The Chosun Ilbo · Kim Sang-yun · 2026-10-24 02:06 UTC

Kim Jong-un Presides Over Military Conference to Strengthen Combat Readiness Lawmakers briefed on Kims health amid rumors; conference aims to build strongest army via elite companies

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un emphasized strengthening internal discipline and enhancing combat capabilities while leading a large-scale military event.

Korean Central News Agency reported on the 24th that Kim Jong-un presided over the 3rd Company Commander Conference of the Korean People’s Army in Pyongyang on the 22nd to 23rd.

According to Korean Central News Agency, Kim Jong-un delivered a speech titled “Building a Strong Army in the New Era and the Tasks of Company Commanders,” stating, “We must firmly grasp the key combat tasks and methods to strengthen companies, the cells of strong army construction.”

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