North Korea reiterates determination to fight to the end against the US

(Baonghean.vn)- On May 9, North Korea reiterated its determination to continue fighting against the United States, as the country celebrated the one-year anniversary of leader Kim Jong-un's re-election as Chairman of the Workers' Party.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un speaks at the Workers' Party of Korea congress on May 8, 2016. Photo: Yonhap

Kim Jong-un became chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea at a rare party congress held in May last year.

The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) praised Mr Kim's achievements, saying the country had stood firm in the face of what Pyongyang called US blackmail and nuclear sanctions.

“The U.S. and its allies are always engaged in the biggest ever nuclear threats, plotting to increase pressure and sanctions to rob us of everything we cherish. However, our defense line is an impregnable fortress,” KCNA said.

Since late 2011, the North Korean leader has been strengthening his grip on power since he took power following the sudden death of his father, Kim Jong-Il.

Last year's party congress, the first in more than 30 years, was a venue for leader Kim Jong-un to reassert his unfettered power.

The first anniversary comes as Pyongyang is facing a series of sanctions from Washington over its recent missile and nuclear tests. North Korea views the development of nuclear weapons as an act to deter Washington's hostile policy./.

Lan Ha

(According to Yonhap)