North Korea says it is taking new steps to strengthen its nuclear forces “in quality and quantity,” according to reports citing KCNA. The announcement comes after an enlarged meeting of the ruling party’s central military commission held on Thursday, where leader Kim Jong Un discusses modernising the military and improving combat readiness. Multiple outlets report that the measures include plans to standardize, specialize and modernize military bases, alongside upgrades to military capabilities.
Euronews adds that North Korean leaders also call for accelerating the construction of modern naval bases and upgrading combat systems, again citing KCNA. France 24 reports an additional element: Pyongyang plans to expand the role of its military intelligence agency focused on South Korea. Across the reports, North Korea presents the decisions as part of a broader effort to increase readiness and capabilities while carrying out military modernization. The outlets do not provide independent verification beyond KCNA’s account.
