SEOUL, June 7 (Reuters) - A North Korean youth group has donated rocket launchers to the military in a show of "fervent patriotism", state media KCNA reported on Wednesday, as the isolated state confronts what it sees as growing foreign threats.
The donation of military equipment took place at a ceremony on Tuesday as the Korean Children's Union (KCU), a political youth group, celebrated its 77th anniversary.
The KCU, whose members are known for their red scarfs, was set up to promote the North's political ideology including "Juche", or self reliance.
North Korea has defied U.N. Security Council resolutions by test firing various missiles, including its biggest intercontinental ballistic missile this year.
The donated rocket launchers were dubbed "Sonyeon", which means boy in Korean, although the youth group's members include boys and girls.
Persons:
KCNA, Hyunsu Yim, Ed Davies, Robert Birsel
Organizations:
Korean Children's Union, Thomson
Locations:
SEOUL, Korean, North Korea