currently the worlds most powerful.

South Korean Defense Minister Suh Wook had said Friday that the countrys military has a variety of missiles with significantly improved range.A delegation from Yoons team was in Washington this week to meet with U.

and Pyongyang is seizing Suhs remarks to make a point to the incoming South Korean administration.Kims criticisms are most likely aimed at South Korean President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol.who has called for a more muscular defense against North Korean threats.

North Korea has thus far refrained from criticizing Yoon at any authoritative level.Kim and another North Korean official issued earlier statements Sunday condemning Suhs remarks.

with the ability to accurately and quickly hit any target in North Korea.

and warned that Pyongyang would destroy major targets in Seoul if the South takes any dangerous military action such as a preemptive strike.This makes them vulnerable to shock.

North Koreas scale of exports is insignificant and items are few.but the incumbent leader has been more permissive than his father Kim Jong-il.

analysts pointed out developments would need to be observed for some time.formerly with the US government.