Kim Jong Un warns of harsh economic times in offensive shift against U.S.



News Kim Jong Un warns of harsh economic times in offensive shift against U.S. North Korean leader says at end of plenum hopes fading for sanctions relief, new weapon development needed Colin Zwirko December 31, 2019 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCNA North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declared a policy shift towards strategic weapons development to deter the U.S., but said citizens will have to tighten their belts and independently solve economic problems as sanctions relief is not expected soon, in comments issued at the final day of a party plenary meeting. The report on day four plenum conclusions, published by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Wednesday morning, carried the over-riding message that Pyongyang is digging in its heels against U.S. calls for unilateral denuclearization. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declared a policy shift towards strategic weapons development to deter the U.S., but said citizens will have to tighten their belts and independently solve economic problems as sanctions relief is not expected soon, in comments issued at the final day of a party plenary meeting. The report on day four plenum conclusions, published by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Wednesday morning, carried the over-riding message that Pyongyang is digging in its heels against U.S. calls for unilateral denuclearization. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Kim Jong Un warns of harsh economic times in offensive shift against U.S.

North Korean leader says at end of plenum hopes fading for sanctions relief, new weapon development needed

Colin Zwirko December 31, 2019

Kim Jong Un warns of harsh economic times in offensive shift against U.S.

KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declared a policy shift towards strategic weapons development to deter the U.S., but said citizens will have to tighten their belts and independently solve economic problems as sanctions relief is not expected soon, in comments issued at the final day of a party plenary meeting.

The report on day four plenum conclusions, published by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Wednesday morning, carried the over-riding message that Pyongyang is digging in its heels against U.S. calls for unilateral denuclearization.