North Korea decides to strengthen nuclear forces quantitatively and qualitatively, state media reports

North Korea has decided to take steps to strengthen its nuclear forces both quantitatively and qualitatively, following Kim Jong Un's call to accelerate military modernization, according to the state-run Korean Central News Agency.

North Korean state media reported the decision to bolster nuclear forces after Kim Jong Un called for accelerated military modernization. No specific steps, timelines, or numbers were disclosed. The announcement underscores Pyongyang's ongoing emphasis on its nuclear deterrent amid regional tensions.

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