Kim Jong Un Sharpens North Korea's Nuclear Arsenal

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has intensified efforts to bolster the nation's nuclear program, as reported by state media on Saturday.

During a meeting on Friday with prominent officials and scientists from North Korea's nuclear weapons research institutions, Kim underscored that enhancing the nuclear response posture is paramount for the country.

Reports indicate that North Korea has pursued nuclear weapons development for decades, engaging in covert uranium enrichment operations capable of producing up to 20 nuclear weapons annually.

(With inputs from agencies.)