North Korea says missile tests simulated striking South with tactical nuclear weapons

Kim Jong-un said his forces were completely ready to hit and destroy targets at any time from any location"

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North Korea's recent flurry of missile tests demonstrated its ability to carry out strikes with tactical nuclear weapons, its leader, Kim Jong-un, has said, adding that his forces were completely ready to hit and destroy targets at any time from any location".

Kim, who last month said the North's transformation into a nuclear power was irreversible," said the drills were an obvious warning and clear demonstration" to the country's enemies.