North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said an elevated U.S. security partnership with South Korea and Japan poses a grave threat to his country and vowed to further bolster his nuclear weapons program.

North Korea blames the US, Japan, and South Korea for escalating tensions. Pyongyang vows to expand its nuclear arsenal in response

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Kangdong County Hospital and General Service Center in Kangdong County, North Korea, February 6, 2025, in this photo released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency.

North Korea said on Saturday its nuclear weapons are not meant for negotiations but are intended for combat use against enemies that threaten its people and world peace, its state media reported.

Pyongyang: North Korea made it clear that its nuclear weapons are not a bargaining chip but are meant for actual use to defend its security and