Kim Jong Un defends North Korea's nuclear status, blames US for global conflicts (opens original article in a new tab)

Kim Jong Un asserts North Korea's nuclear status as essential for security and criticizes the US for global conflicts, while ordering military buildup.

• Kim Jong Un defends North Korea's nuclear status as necessary for global security
• Kim blames US for escalating conflicts in Europe, Middle East, and Korean Peninsula
• North Korea orders buildup of conventional weapons and strategic missiles