Published Sep 16, 2026, 9:39 PM ET · Updated 2 months ago · 1 source

North Korea vice defence minister says US arms buildup justifies expanding nuclear force

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North Korea's Vice Defence ​Minister Kim Kang ‌Il said on Thursday ​that a ​U.S. arms buildup justified ⁠the country's ​efforts to strengthen ​its nuclear forces and that Pyongyang ​would continue ​expanding its defensive nuclear ‌deterrent.