Kim Jong Un calls for nuclear buildup as US, South Korea, Japan conduct joint drills
- Kim Jong Un accused the US of increasing nuclear tensions during a Navy Day speech.
- The US, South Korea, and Japan held joint naval drills off the Korean Peninsula.
- Kim called for upgrading North Korea's naval weapons as part of its nuclear deterrence strategy.
- North Korea has conducted over 100 weapons tests in 2022, prompting military responses.
- Kim's daughter made a public appearance, signaling a potential successor.
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