Asia-Pacific

Kim stresses enhancing combat capability

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2010-02-01 13:21

PYONGYANG: Kim Jong Il, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), inspected the command of Korean People's Army Large Combined Unit 630, the official news agency KCNA reported on Monday.

Kim said all the soldiers of the unit have discharged their duty in a responsible manner, guarding with high vigilance, against possible aggression by enemies. He also set tasks for the unit as guidelines to increase its combat capability.

Kim visited the library and other entertainment and cultural facilities. He was very pleased to hear that all the soldiers of the unit have become avid readers.

"The revolutionary habit of reading established in the whole army is an unusual feature which can be found only in our army," he said.

Kim also praised the unit as an exemplary unit not only in military training, but political and ideological education as well.

Kim also inspected the renovated Hyangsan Hotel and enjoyed an art performance given by KPA Itinerant Youth Art Squad, the KCNA reported.