Kim Myongsung’s Inside North Korea

· Kim Jong-un Meets with Top Chinese Official: Discussing an Upcoming Visit to China?

· Kim Jong-un says, "If the enemy opts for war, we will decisively use all means to defeat them."

· North Korea Attempts to Jam GPS Signals Near Northern Limit Line in the West Sea

Kim Myungsung

Kim Jong-un Meets with Top Chinese Official: Discussing an Upcoming Visit to China?

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un met with China’s third-highest official, Zhao Leji, to discuss boosting bilateral cooperation. They likely also touched on Kim’s upcoming visit to China for the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations.

Kim Jong-un greets Zhao Leji, chairman of the National People's Congress of China, with a handshake during their meeting on the 13th / Rodong Sinmun

Kim Jong-un greets Zhao Leji, chairman of the National People's Congress of China, with a handshake during their meeting on the 13th / Rodong Sinmun

On the 13th at the WPK Central Committee Office Building, Kim Jong-un met with Chairman Zhao Leji and emphasized the importance of the Chinese delegation's visit to Pyongyang. According to the Korean Central News Agency, he stated that this visit was crucial for demonstrating the unbreakable friendship between North Korea and China and for enhancing their longstanding friendly relations to align with today's needs.

The KCNA further reported that both leaders had open discussions on key mutual interests, aiming to diversify and bolster their relations through dynamic exchanges and collaborations.

On the same day, China’s Xinhua News Agency highlighted that Kim Jong-un remarked, “This year marks the 75th anniversary of North Korea-China diplomatic relations, heralding a new era for our bilateral relations.”

While no explicit details were shared about Kim Jong-un’s visit or his potential summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, it is likely that these topics were broached in some form during their discussions.

As the 75th anniversary of North Korea-China diplomatic ties and the U.S. presidential election approach, analysts anticipate a summit to discuss economic cooperation and a joint strategy against the U.S.

According to reports from North Korean and Chinese media, Kim Jong-un raised a toast for President Xi’s "longevity and health" at a luncheon with Zhao Leji. Video footage from China Central Television (CCTV) showed Kim and Zhao embracing warmly three times, signaling a strong bond.

Additionally, a noteworthy gift was seen being offered to Kim Jong-un by the Chinese delegation—a statue of eight galloping horses.

Kim Jong-un says, "If the enemy opts for war, we will decisively use all means to defeat them."

Kim Jong-un asserted, "If the enemy opts for military confrontation with us, we will not hesitate to deploy all available means to decisively defeat them."

During his 10th visit to the Kim Jong Il Political Military University, Kim Jong-un made these remarks, as reported by the Korean Central News Agency on the 11th.

On the 10th, Kim Jong-un at the Kim Jong Il Political Military University for military officer training, taking a commemorative photo with the staff / Rodong Sinmun

Kim emphasized the importance of being meticulously prepared for war, stating, "Now, more than ever, it is crucial to be thoroughly ready for war, not just any war, but one we must win decisively." He stressed the enduring principle of overcoming numerical and technological superiority with ideological and tactical superiority and commanded "absolute loyalty and obedience to the central leadership of the Party."

In footage revealed by North Korea, Kim Jong-un was seen examining a detailed scale model of Seoul, with a backdrop labeled "Main Roads of Puppet Korea."

North Korean media highlights the Kim Jong Il Political Military University as the top military education center, recognized during the Party's 75th Foundation Day parade in 2020.

Since its founding on March 7, 1973, the Kim Jong Il Political Military University has been developing key military leaders for over 50 years, according to KCNA.

North Korea Attempts to Jam GPS Signals Near Northern Limit Line in the West Sea

North Korea attempted to jam GPS signals near the Northern Limit Line in the West Sea, just days before South Korea's 2024 elections.

On the 10th, South Korea's Defense Ministry reported GPS disruptions on the 2nd and 7th near Yeonpyeong, Ganghwa, Paju, and Yeoncheon. There were 22 interference complaints at 1:23 PM on the 2nd and 46 at 2:13 PM on the 7th.

The South Korean government and military, suspecting North Korean involvement in GPS disruptions, are assessing potential civilian damages. Coordination with various agencies aims to protect civilian ships and aircraft from adverse effects.

GPS systems, which determine locations using satellite signals, can malfunction if disruption signals are sent. Such malfunctions could severely affect navigation systems on ships, aircraft, and even cars.

North Korea's jamming signals, over 50 dBm from north of Yeonpyeong, mirrored the pre-2016 election tactics with 10-52 dBm signals affecting Haeju, Phyonggang, and Mount Kumgang, disrupting 1794 mobile bases, 1007 aircrafts, and 751 ships.

During the 'Freedom Shield' joint military exercises in March, North Korea emitted weak GPS jamming signals near five West Sea islands—Baengnyeongdo, Daechongdo, Socheong, Yeonpyeong, and Small Yeonpyeongdo. Reports indicated that these signals caused no significant damage.