Kim Jong-un

Only when one is equipped with the formidable striking capabilities, overwhelming military power that cannot be stopped by anyone, one can prevent a war, guarantee the security of the country and contain and put under control all threats and blackmails by the imperialists.

For peace to be a choice of the powerful rather than a sign of weakness, it must be accompanied by immense strength.

The days are gone forever when our enemies could blackmail us with nuclear bombs.

I can affirm that our country is no longer a nation under threat; we possess the power to pose a threat if necessary.

The entire United States is within range of our nuclear weapons, and a nuclear button is always on my desk.

We are willing to talk about limits freezes - but we would need to be given something in return security, in the form of diplomatic recognition by Washington and guarantees of nonaggression from China, Japan and the United States.

Compared to 10 years ago the primary motivation for defection has gone from food, to freedom.

The missiles keep getting fatter, the people thinner.