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August 31, 2026
North Korea Vows to Strengthen Nuclear Capabilities Amid U.S. Pressure
- North Korea accuses the U.S. of maintaining a hostile policy towards Pyongyang.
- The regime pledges to enhance its nuclear capabilities despite U.S. calls for denuclearization.
- Kim Yo Jong dismisses U.S. military exercise reductions as unimportant and provocative.
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- North Korea says hostile US policy unchanged, nuclear arms to keep growingAug 31, 2026 at 5:18 AM · Reuters
- North Korea hits out at Trump and vows to strengthen nuclear forceAug 31, 2026 at 2:26 PM · Independent