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    North Korea plans for world's 'most powerful' arsenal of nuclear weapons, claims report

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    Kim Jong-un of North Korea plans to have the most powerful nuclear stock force in the world in a threat to the world after testing a new long-range intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).

    North Korea plans for world's 'most powerful' arsenal of nuclear weapons, claims reportAgencies
    The state-run media KNCA announced that Kim Jong-un is planning to build the most potent nuclear force in the world after successfully testing a long-range intercontinental ballistic missile (ICB)M. Many military officials were promoted to higher posts on Saturday in a function where he made this statement. The Supreme Leader said at the function that he intends to make the defences so strong that North Korea would own hundreds of millions of nuclear units. The country aims to seize the most potent strategic force in the world, giving North Korea unprecedented powers. Kim has said that his scientists and comrades in the Republic have created the most powerful strategic weapon in “Hwaseongpo”, an intercontinental ballistic missile, according to a report in Mirror.

    The Supreme Leader maintains that with the build-up of the nuclear stockpile and missiles and their functionality tested, North Korea has successfully displayed their preparedness and power to the world. With this, they are now poised to become the most powerful in the world, and they will surely be successful in their quest.


    North Korea, on November 18, tested the Hwasong-17 ICBM, which landed in the Japan sea. Japan had expressed alarm with the missile landing close to their country in the ocean. It is said that the rogue nation does this to give it more credibility in negotiations with other powerful countries.

    Kim Jong-un studied in Switzerland in his earlier life and attended classes from 6th, 7th, 8th and part of 9th year. He abruptly left school and used the pseudo name “Pak-un” as the son of an employee of the North Korean Embassy in Switzerland. One of Pak-un’s classmates claims that he was told he is the son of the leader of North Korea by Pak-un. The young Pak-un had a fascination for American basketball player Michael Jordan. Pak-un’s facial set-up matches Kim Jong-un’s to about 95%, and forensic experts claim that the person is the same. Kim was also a big fan of Jackie Chan movies.

    FAQs:

    1. When is Kim Jong-un's birthday?
      January 8, 1982
    2. Name Kim Jong-un's father.
      Kim Jong-il.


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