North Korea announces expansion of nuclear capabilities and military intelligence
North Korea has announced plans to further strengthen its nuclear arsenal and expand the role of its military intelligence services as part of a broader effort to modernize its armed forces, according to state media.
The announcement was made following an enlarged meeting of the Central Military Commission of the ruling Workers' Party, chaired by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, the official KCNA news agency reported on Friday.
According to KCNA, Pyongyang intends to enhance its nuclear capabilities both qualitatively and quantitatively, signaling continued investment in the country's strategic weapons program alongside wider military modernization efforts.
The meeting also outlined plans to broaden the responsibilities of North Korea's military intelligence services, although state media did not provide details on how their mandate or operational activities would change.
Kim said the measures are aimed at strengthening the country's defense capabilities and ensuring national security amid what Pyongyang describes as an increasingly challenging regional security environment.
North Korea has continued to prioritize the development of its nuclear and missile programs despite international sanctions and repeated calls from the international community to halt its weapons development.
The latest announcement reinforces the country's long-standing policy of advancing its military capabilities while maintaining nuclear deterrence as a central element of its national defense strategy.
No additional information was released regarding specific weapons systems, deployment plans or timelines associated with the modernization program.
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