North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announces plans for exponential increase in nuclear arsenal

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has announced plans to strengthen the country's nuclear capabilities, with a focus on preparing a nuclear force for combat. This decision comes after the reveal of a new platform designed to launch more powerful intercontinental ballistic missiles. According to state media, North Korea aims to exponentially increase its nuclear arsenal in response to what it perceives as a grave threat from a US-led military bloc in the region. Additionally, Kim Jong Un is reportedly preparing his teenage daughter to succeed him as leader of the state. South Korea's deputy defense minister has condemned North Korea's recent diversification of nuclear delivery systems.