Kim Jong-un vows to ‘exponentially’ increase nuclear warhead production

North Korean leader marks New Year with fresh ballistic missile launch just hours into 2023

Kim Jong-un has vowed to increase the production of nuclear warheads exponentially" and build a more powerful intercontinental ballistic missile, North Korean state media reported on Sunday, signalling deepening animosities with the United States, South Korea and others.

The leader's statement at a key ruling party meeting was released hours after North Korea fired a ballistic missile towards its eastern waters, starting 2023 with another weapons test following a record number of missile launches last year.