North Korea’s Kim calls for rapid nuclear buildup
Summary
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un calls for rapid expansion of the country's nuclear arsenal in response to US-South Korea joint military exercises, which Pyongyang views as provocative.
Key Points
- Kim Jong Un called for a rapid expansion of North Korea's nuclear armament due to perceived threats from US-South Korea military exercises.
- The US and South Korea have begun 11-day joint military drills called Ulchi Freedom Shield, which include testing upgraded responses to North Korean nuclear threats.
- Kim described the exercises as a clear expression of hostility and confrontation towards North Korea.
- North Korea plans to build a third 5,000-tonne Choe Hyon-class destroyer and is testing cruise and anti-air missiles for these warships.
