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Kim Jong-un Justifies Nuclear Expansion Amid U.S. Threats

3/24/2026

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Kim Jong-un, leader of North Korea, told the Supreme People’s Assembly that U.S. actions against Iran justify expanding North Korea's nuclear arsenal.
He argued that military power is essential for safety amid threats from the United States and Israel.
Kim noted that talks with U.S. President Donald Trump broke down in 2019, guiding nuclear expansion.
He argued that nuclear security has enabled North Korea's economic development.

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Kim Jong-un, leader of North Korea, told the Supreme People’s Assembly that U.S. actions against Iran justify expanding North Korea's nuclear arsenal.
He argued that military power is essential for safety amid threats from the United States and Israel.
Kim noted that talks with U.S. President Donald Trump broke down in 2019, guiding nuclear expansion.
He argued that nuclear security has enabled North Korea's economic development.