North Korea Vows to Expand Nuclear Arsenal

Kim Jong-un has pledged to accelerate North Korea's nuclear weapons buildup, stating at a Workers' Party meeting that the country must 'overtake the world' in defence capabilities.

He cited military modernisation by the United States and South Korea as pushing the region to the brink of nuclear war.

The remarks, reported by state media, come amid ongoing tensions and a series of missile tests.

Kim also criticised Japan as turning into a 'war state'.