N. Korea's Kim chairs army commanders' meeting, orders southern border defense build-up

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has convened a meeting with army commanders and called for reinforcement of front-line units on southern border, state media reported Monday. Kim made the call Sunday in a meeting with the top commanders of the entire armed forces, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), stressing that advancement of military technology at key units, including front-line forces, plays a critical role in effective deterrence of war. The KCNA said Kim urged the military to continue to heighten their awareness against North Korea's "principal" enemy and maintain combat readiness.

Original source: Korea Times