North Korea has always been known for its military power. It has one of the most powerful armies in the world. The government of Kim Jong Un is not only a repository of nuclear weapons, but its traditional army is considered to be extremely large and deadly. Recently, the United States, South Korea and Ukraine accused North Korea of ​​sending thousands of soldiers to Russia, causing global politics.
How big the North Korean army?
North Korea is a major military threat to its vast army, nuclear weapons and war strategies. Although small in size, Kim Jong -un’s military strength is so great that he is not ashamed to challenge America and his peers. The North Korean army is known as the Korean People’s Army (KPA). It is one of the largest armies in the world. It is estimated, with 1.3 million active soldiers in North Korea, ranked third after China and the United States. In addition, there are 6 lakh reserve soldiers and paramilitary forces like Red Guard about 6 lakh reserve soldiers and about 57 lakh workers. The North Korean army is divided into four parts: Army, Air Force, Navy and Strategic Force, including ballistic missile units. This country is considered to be the most militant society in the world, where men between the ages of 17 to 30 are required to serve in the army for 3 to 12 years.
From strategic weapons to large intercontinent ballistic missiles
North Korea is one of the nine countries who have nuclear weapons. It has developed a variety of missiles from small strategic weapons to large interdependent ballistic missiles (ICBM). It is claimed that these missiles can reach any part of America. North Korea believes its nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles are required to defend themselves against the United States and its fellow countries. There was a clash between North Korea and the United States during the Korean war from 1950 to 53, and since then Pyongyang has been very cautious about its security.
North Korea’s old military technology
North Korea’s military technology is considered old, but its proportion is so high that it can cause great harm to any enemy. The Korean People’s Army has more than 6,900 tanks and armed vehicles. These include the old Soviet era’s T-34 tanks, Chinese models and indigenously-made Chonma-Ho and Songun-Ho Tank. In addition, North Korea has a large number of cannons, rocket launchers and artillery, which is used to put pressure on South Korea and other neighboring countries.
‘Prepared for cyber war too’
In addition to traditional military strength, North Korea also emphasizes its asymmetric war strategy. These include Special Operations Force, Chemical and Biological Weapons and Cyber ​​attacks. According to South Korea’s defense white paper, North Korea has 6,800 cyber warlords who are developing new cyber weapons. North Korea has repeatedly accused the US, South Korea and other countries of cyber attacks. He claims that he is fully prepared for cyber war against his enemies.
