"Kim Jong Un Expands North Korea's Naval Arsenal with Nuclear Weapons"

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced that his country's navy will become "a component of the state nuclear deterrence," indicating the deployment of nuclear-capable missiles to its navy and other military services. This comes as the U.S., South Korea, and Japan conducted trilateral naval exercises to address North Korea's evolving nuclear threats. Kim accused the U.S. and its allies of conducting provocative naval drills and deploying strategic assets in the region. The North's testing spree has prompted the U.S. and South Korea to expand their drills and enhance their military presence. South Korea expressed regret over Kim's use of "rude language" to slander its leaders.