Kim Jong Un Calls for 'Military Revolution,' Urges Elite Army Units

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for a 'military revolution' and urged transforming army units into elite, self-sufficient combat units.

• Kim spoke at the two-day commanders' conference in Pyongyang on October 22–23, urging full readiness for the "military buildup goal of the new era."
• State media KCNA described the gathering as the first comprehensive military assembly since the ruling party's ninth congress in February.
• Kim said, "Let us build the strongest army and accelerate the pace of military revolution in our own way."
• Kim Yo Jong said October 19 the southern border is "seriously unstable" and that Pyongyang is weighing resuming loudspeaker propaganda and increasing tactical attack means.