North Korea's Kim doubles down on nuclear program, ramps up hostility toward South

North Korea's leader Kim has reaffirmed the country's commitment to its nuclear program, stating that it will firmly consolidate its status as a nuclear-armed state. This move comes amidst heightened tensions between North Korea and its southern counterpart, with Kim ramping up hostility toward South Korea. The declaration was made at the country's rubber-stamp parliament, signaling a continued escalation in nuclear ambitions and inter-Korean relations.