North Korea's Kim to bolster front-line defenses against 'arch enemy'

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North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un is set to enhance front-line defenses in response to what he calls an 'arch enemy,' referring to South Korea. This development marks a significant downturn in the already strained relations between the two Koreas, with North Korea rebuffing South Korea's diplomatic overtures for dialogue.

The plans come at a low point in relations with South Korea and with Pyongyang unresponsive to Seoul's repeated offers for dialogue.