Islam Times - North Korean leader Kim Jong-un makes first public speech

Islam Times - North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has made his first public speech at a major military parade and celebration in Pyongyang making the centenary of the birth of the nation’s late founder.

Addressing military forces Kim Jong-Un praised his grandfather Kim Il-sung and late father Kim Jong-il, urging the North Korean nation to move on towards “final victory.”

The new North Korean leader’s speech came two days after a failed missile test. The rocket-- which was carrying a satellite broke into several pieces soon after the launch and fell into the Yellow Sea.

"I express my greetings to our compatriots in South Korea and across the world who dedicate themselves to reunification and the prosperity of the nations," he said.

Commending the “military first” policy of his country, kim called for consolidation of military forces, saying, "Superiority in military technology is no longer monopolized by imperialists."

Kim highlighted the importance of strengthening North Korea's defenses by placing the country's "first, second and third" priorities on military might.

Kim also lashed out at Pyongyang's enemies and said the era when nuclear arms could be used to threaten the country is forever over.

However, he expressed readiness to work with foreign countries that do not have hostile policies toward his nation.