Kim said in his speech, without going into details: "The Air Force will be given new strategic military assets and assigned important new responsibilities"
He added: "The Air Force must resolutely repel and control all kinds of espionage actions and possible military provocations of enemies"
In-air maneuvers
Photos published by state media showed Kim and his daughter watching what appeared to be jet planes conducting maneuvers in the air.
This month, Seoul proposed holding military talks between the two sides to discuss the so-called military demarcation line, noting repeated incursions by North Korean forces.
And on Monday, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung said that Pyongyang had taken "Extreme measures" By placing three layers of barbed wire along the border.
He warned me, saying: "We have now reached a situation where we do not know when an accidental clash might occur". He added: "All lines of communication were cut. They refuse any dialogue or communication, and this is a dangerous situation".
