Event Brief
North Korea says U.S. arms buildup justifies nuclear expansion
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 17, 2026 at 6:08 AM ET
Summary: North Korea’s vice defense minister said the country’s status as a nuclear weapons state is irreversible and pledged to continue expanding its nuclear arsenal. He cited a U.S.-led arms buildup as justification for expanding the nuclear force.
WHO: North Korea’s vice defense minister
WHAT: Said North Korea’s nuclear weapons state status is irreversible and pledged to keep expanding its nuclear arsenal, citing a U.S.-led arms buildup.
WHEN: Sep 17, 2026 at 2:15 AM ET
WHERE: North Korea
WHY: The vice defense minister cited a U.S.-led arms buildup as the justification for expanding North Korea’s nuclear force.
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