Kim Jong Un accuses US and South Korean joint military drills of belligerent intent and calls for rapid expansion of North Korea's nuclear arsenal

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the joint military drills by the US and South Korea are clear evidence of their bellicose intentions, calling for a rapid expansion of North Korea's nuclear capabilities. In the context of the joint maneuvers, which include live-fire drills, Kim stressed the need for a radical change in his country's military strategy. The South Korean president also pledged a cooperative approach, but Pyongyang does not seem interested in reducing tensions.