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Kim Jong Un slams South Korea-US drills during an inspection of his most powerful warship

Kim Jong-un views the South Korea-US joint drills as hostile and vows rapid nuclear growth, with experts noting North Korea may have assembled about 50 nuclear warheads.

  • On Tuesday, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un condemned joint military drills and vowed rapid expansion of his nuclear forces while inspecting the Choe Hyon destroyer.
  • Amid rising regional tensions, the U.S. and South Korea began their 11-day Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises on Monday, mobilizing 21,000 troops including 18,000 South Koreans.
  • Addressing the security environment, Kim Jong Un warned that `the evolving situation demands proactive and overwhelming change` and cited U.S.-ROK military muscle-flexing as a threat.
  • A Unification Ministry spokesperson on Tuesday reiterated that joint South Korea-US exercises are defensive and aim to protect lives, not attack North Korea.
  • In the near future, North Korean navy will become a reliable part of nuclear forces, and the Choe Hyon-class destroyer is being prepared to enter active duty next year.
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North Korea's leaders accuse the US and South Korea of deteriorating the security situation in the region through military exercises. Seoul is trying to relax.

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