North Korea may be preparing for its first nuclear test in 5 years

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un approved plans to bolster the country’s defence capabilities during a three-day meeting with the top military brass in Pyongyang. State media reported that Kim urged the country to boost its defence capabilities with a stronger “war deterrent” – a phrase that typically means a nuclear weapon.

North Korea may be preparing for its first nuclear test in 5 years

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un approved plans to bolster the country’s defence capabilities during a three-day meeting with the top military brass in Pyongyang. State media reported that Kim urged the country to boost its defence capabilities with a stronger “war deterrent” – a phrase that typically means a nuclear weapon. In a photo released by state media, generals appeared to be discussing a map showing the location of a South Korean nuclear power plant.

 

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