February 23, 2026Feb 23, 2026
KCNA Pyongyang Times

Strong power a sole guarantee for peace and national development

Date: 07/12/2024 | Source: Pyongyang Times | Read original version at source

Growing public concern over the situation in the wake of the outbreak of the Gaza crisis in October last year turned into protest and denunciation.

Not only political and public figures but also heads of government of various countries spoke out against Israel’s growing rudeness, arrogance and unprecedented massacres of civilians, and the UNSC adopted a resolution demanding immediate cease-fire in the region, but the situation remains unchanged.

Rather, some members of international humanitarian organizations fell victim to the air raids by the Israeli army.

According to foreign media reports, more than 220 workers of the UN relief organization for Palestinian refugees were killed.

The reality clearly shows that one cannot defend oneself only by protest and denunciation and desire for peace.

Peace is guaranteed only by strong power.

This is also the truth proved by the history and reality of the DPRK, the world’s hottest spot, which has been exposed to constant nuclear threat by hostile forces for more than half a century.

In the 1950s the enemies, obsessed with a wild ambition to dominate the world, provoked a fierce war against the fledgling DPRK. They threatened the country with a new aggressive war when it finished rehabilitation from the war debris by tightening their belts. They stood in the way of the Korean people by imposing unprecedented sanctions and blockade when they made endeavours to develop the national economy.

Recently, the enemies deployed “three nuclear strategic assets” targeting the DPRK in and around the Korean peninsula to deliberately demonstrate their “superiority of strength” in the eyes of the world.

If the DPRK had not been powerful enough to cope with the enemies’ frantic military and strategic schemes, this land would have been subjected to the horrible disaster of war.

Today the law of jungle is sweeping the world more fiercely, and the danger of war is increasing day by day.

Over the past five years the enemies launched military actions against the DPRK, none of which was apart from the concept of nuclear weapons. Now their vassal countries are reaching a dangerous phase of sharing their nuclear weapons.

Moreover, the reckless expansion of the US-led military bloc system makes the DPRK realize once again that its preparedness should be more thorough and perfect.

The powerful force based on bolstering up nuclear war deterrents and steadily developing them is genuine peace and the absolute guarantee for the national development of the DPRK.

More From Pyongyang Times

Chairman Kim Jong Il 's birth anniversary celebrated abroad

Chairman Kim Jong Il 's birth anniversary celebrated abroad

The 84th birth anniversary of Chairman Kim Jong Il was celebrated in Laos, Myanmar, Pakistan, Switzerland, France, Serbia and

February 22, 2026

The 84th birth anniversary of Chairman Kim Jong Il was celebrated in Laos, Myanmar, Pakistan, Switzerland, France, Serbia and

Strenuous worldwide efforts for space development

Strenuous worldwide efforts for space development

The international community is making proactive efforts for space development. At the recent sci-tech panel meeting of the UN

February 22, 2026

The international community is making proactive efforts for space development. At the recent sci-tech panel meeting of the UN

Chinese FM warns Japan against repeating past mistake

Chinese FM warns Japan against repeating past mistake

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned Japan against its moves to revive militarism in Munich, Germany, on February 14. Stressing

February 21, 2026

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned Japan against its moves to revive militarism in Munich, Germany, on February 14. Stressing

Chinese cadres get together for lunar New Year greeting

Chinese cadres get together for lunar New Year greeting

The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council of China held a meeting for lunar New Year greeting in

February 20, 2026

The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council of China held a meeting for lunar New Year greeting in

Ninth Congress of WPK opens with splendour

Ninth Congress of WPK opens with splendour

All the Party members and other people in the DPRK, absolutely convinced that the Korean revolution would always emerge victorious

February 20, 2026

All the Party members and other people in the DPRK, absolutely convinced that the Korean revolution would always emerge victorious

Norwegian prime minister denounces US’ diplomatic and trade policy

Norwegian prime minister denounces US’ diplomatic and trade policy

The Norwegian prime minister criticized the US’ diplomatic and trade policy in his speech at the parliament on February 12.Europe’

February 20, 2026

The Norwegian prime minister criticized the US’ diplomatic and trade policy in his speech at the parliament on February 12.Europe’

Congratulatory group of GAKC arrives in Pyongyang

Congratulatory group of GAKC arrives in Pyongyang

A congratulatory group of the General Association of Koreans in China led by Chairwoman Choe Un Bok arrived in Pyongyang on

February 20, 2026

A congratulatory group of the General Association of Koreans in China led by Chairwoman Choe Un Bok arrived in Pyongyang on

People's art festival closes

People's art festival closes

The Third People's Art Festival in Celebration of February 16 came to an end. The festival performances were given at theatres and

February 20, 2026

The Third People's Art Festival in Celebration of February 16 came to an end. The festival performances were given at theatres and

Industrial design exhibitions held in celebration of February 16

Industrial design exhibitions held in celebration of February 16

Industrial design exhibitions on the theme of "New era of regional transformation and industrial design" in celebration of

February 20, 2026

Industrial design exhibitions on the theme of "New era of regional transformation and industrial design" in celebration of

Fifth-stage construction of Hwasong area begins with grand ceremony

Fifth-stage construction of Hwasong area begins with grand ceremony

A ceremony of great significance was held in the area of Hwasong in Pyongyang, well known as an epitome representing socialist

February 19, 2026

A ceremony of great significance was held in the area of Hwasong in Pyongyang, well known as an epitome representing socialist

Ceremony of presenting 600mm-calibre multiple rocket launchers held

Ceremony of presenting 600mm-calibre multiple rocket launchers held

The workers in the munitions industry of the DPRK are providing a sure guarantee for a continuous development and radical dramatic

February 19, 2026

The workers in the munitions industry of the DPRK are providing a sure guarantee for a continuous development and radical dramatic

Soldier-builders and youth shock brigade members tour Pyongyang

Soldier-builders and youth shock brigade members tour Pyongyang

Soldier-builders and youth shock brigade members, who are spending significant days in Pyongyang after building an ideal farm town

February 19, 2026

Soldier-builders and youth shock brigade members, who are spending significant days in Pyongyang after building an ideal farm town

Performances of participants in People's Art Festival given

Performances of participants in People's Art Festival given

Performances of participants in the Third People's Art Festival were given in different parts of the country on February 16 to

February 19, 2026

Performances of participants in the Third People's Art Festival were given in different parts of the country on February 16 to

Delegates to Ninth WPK Congress visit Kumsusan Palace of Sun

Delegates to Ninth WPK Congress visit Kumsusan Palace of Sun

Delegates to the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun where President Kim Il Sung

February 19, 2026

Delegates to the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun where President Kim Il Sung

More Articles