At the year-end meeting, North Korean officials committed to aggressively implementing strong anti-US measures to protect its security and national interests.

North Korea, led by Kim Jong Un, is adopting its toughest strategy against perceived US aggression, notably due to strengthened US-South Korea-Japan military ties. The strategy, set for 2025, includes leadership changes and intensified defence capabilities.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held a policy-setting key meeting of the country's ruling party last week ahead of the new year, state media KCNA reported on Sunday. The "strongest" response strategy towards the United States was declared during the party meeting for the country's safety and national interests,

North Korea's Kim Jong Un declares a strong response strategy towards the U.S. during a key ruling party meeting ahead of the new year