In this regard, Kim Myong Sik, a KPA officer, told KCNA:

"The plan of the firepower strike, finally examined and ratified by respected Supreme Commander Kim Jong Un, reflects his fixed decision to put an end to the long-standing showdown with the U.S.

It will be a great mistake for the U.S. to think that the DPRK's operational area is limited to territorial waters around the Korean Peninsula.

Our warships will play a significant role in destroying the U.S. military bases in south Korea, Japan and the Pacific as well as the U.S. mainland."

Yang Hyok Gi, a KPA officer, said:

"When visiting our unit some days ago, Supreme Commander Kim Jong Un said our unit should take the lead in a great war for national reunification.

Once an order is given, my unit will blow up all targets at a strike. If a war breaks out, I will carry more nukes instead of auxiliary parachute to assault the headquarters of the enemy."