North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to solidify the nation’s status as a nuclear power during a speech to Pyongyang’s parliament. He described South Korea as the 'most hostile' state and reaffirmed a hard-line stance against Washington.
Kim accused the United States of 'state terrorism and aggression,' referencing its actions in the Middle East. He stated that North Korea will take a stronger role in opposing the U.S., especially amid growing anti-American sentiment globally.
'The government of our republic will continue to consolidate our absolutely irreversible status as a nuclear power,' Kim said, vowing to counter any provocations by hostile forces.
The 2026 U.S. Intelligence Community Threat Assessment confirms North Korea remains committed to expanding its missile and nuclear warhead programs to strengthen its deterrent.