US EditionKim Jong Un Sharpens North Korea's Nuclear Arsenal
Kim Jong-un emphasized nuclear forces as key to national security and highlighted ongoing production of nuclear materials amid international denuclearization pressures.
- On September 26, Kim Jong Un met nuclear scientists and technicians to guide a key meeting on producing nuclear materials and weapons in North Korea.
- Kim highlighted that consistently enhancing the nation's nuclear capabilities and readiness to respond is a crucial and unwavering responsibility.
- He expressed satisfaction that two main tasks related to a new nuclear strategy had been carried out, effectively advancing the country's nuclear capabilities.
- South Korean authorities estimate that North Korea holds as much as two metric tons of weapons-grade uranium, while Kim asserted that the nation will never relinquish its nuclear arsenal.
- Kim stated North Korea is open to talks if the US drops denuclearization demands, but only nuclear counteraction can reliably safeguard national security.
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The Star Kuala LumpurNorth Korea's Kim calls for sharpening nuclear 'shield and sword'
SEOUL - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un directed all resources to be used to support the country's nuclear program to "sharpen the nuclear shield and sword" to safeguard its national sovereignty and security, state media reported on Saturday.
Kim did not just present Pyongyang's position as "inalienable", as he defended it as "the most appropriate option for the present and future" of the country.
Kim meets with nuclear scientists, says nukes ‘invariable stand’ for North Korea
Nuclear deterrence remains North Korea’s “invariable stand,” Kim Jong Un told nuclear scientists, underscoring intent to expand production of nuclear materials through 2025 despite international calls for denuclearization, state media reported Saturday. Meeting with scientists and technicians at the DPRK Nuclear Weapons Institute on Friday, Kim expressed “great satisfaction” with recent progress, with the Korean […]
North Korea has been pursuing a nuclear weapons development program for decades, including a secret uranium enrichment operation.
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