North Koreans welcome leader Kim Jong-un with a standing ovation.<br/> <br />State television reported that Jong-un called for troops to be ready for action as the U.S. and South Korea host joint-military drills on Monday.<br/> <br />"If the enemies fire even a single shell on our inviolable territory and territorial waters, the Korea People's Army should deal prompt deadly blows at them," he said.<br/> <br />Jong-un attended the anniversary celebration of his father's military legacy with his wife Ri-Sol-ju and aunt.<br/> <br />The annual U.S. and South Korean military exercise involves more than 86,000 officers and focuses on readiness, deterrence and defence.<br/> <br />North Korean has denounced the drill, describing it as a prelude to war.
