North Korea decides on measures to expand nuclear forces, KCNA reports

North Korea has decided to bolster its nuclear capabilities, aiming for both quantitative and qualitative improvements, state media reported Friday. Leader Kim Jong Un emphasized the need for a modernized military to guarantee the nation's security and achieve "true peace" by controlling all threats.

The directive came during an enlarged meeting of the ruling Workers' Party's Central Military Commission on Thursday. According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), the commission outlined plans to renew technical infrastructure for combat systems, expand and strengthen nuclear forces, and standardize and modernize military bases.

Further discussions focused on enhancing the capabilities of the Reconnaissance General Bureau, North Korea's primary military intelligence agency, to improve its reconnaissance and intelligence-gathering operations. KCNA also reported that the meeting addressed the construction of modern naval bases and upgrades to shipyard capacity, signaling a significant shift in the navy's role and status.

Kim's call for military modernization reflects a broader strategy to ensure national security in a challenging geopolitical environment. The reported measures indicate a continued focus on developing advanced weaponry and strengthening the country's defense posture.

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North Korea's security and "true peace" could only be guaranteed by building a powerful military capable of controlling all threats.