Event Brief
North Korea says US-led buildup justifies nuclear expansion
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 16, 2026 at 11:10 PM ET
Summary: North Korea’s vice defence minister said the growing U.S.-led military buildup and what he called an expanding nuclear alliance among Washington, Seoul and Tokyo justify Pyongyang strengthening and expanding its nuclear forces. The remarks were made during comments on Thursday.
WHO: North Korea’s vice defence minister
WHAT: Said a U.S.-led military buildup and a Washington-Seoul-Tokyo nuclear alliance justify expanding North Korea’s nuclear forces.
WHEN: Sep 17, 2026
WHERE: North Korea
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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