The leader of the DPRK noted that the security situation requires Pyongyang to develop military power. "The clear conclusion is that it is necessary to carefully ensure the DPRK's nuclear potential and readiness to use it at any time to protect the state's security rights," he said.

Kim Jong-un added that his country is now pursuing a policy of "increasing the number of nuclear warheads exponentially." According to him, the DPRK is a responsible nuclear power. According to the politician, nuclear weapons are used for self-defense and do not pose a threat to others.

At the same time, according to him, the forces that call North Korea's nuclear weapons a danger are themselves "hatching hostile plans" against Pyongyang, including intentions to launch a nuclear strike, reports tass.ru.