Kim Jong Un vows to enhance North Korea's 'nuclear capabilities'.

North Korea's international stance is centered on the possession of nuclear weapons.

Kim Jong Un vows to enhance North Korea's 'nuclear capabilities'.
Kim Jong Un vows to enhance North Korea's 'nuclear capabilities'.

North Korea is pledging to enhance its weapons technology and bolster its nuclear power.

On Monday, at a celebration of North Korea's 76th anniversary, Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un made remarks.

The dictator stated that the DPRK's nuclear force and the ability to use it effectively for maintaining the state's security should be further improved.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un delivers a speech during a meeting of Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)

The full name of North Korea is the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, which is abbreviated as "DPRK."

The regime has been compelled to acquire more potent weapons due to the intensified US presence in the region, as stated by Kim Jong Un.

The supreme leader stated that the DPRK will continuously enhance its nuclear capabilities to counter any hostile actions from its nuclear-armed adversaries and intensify its efforts to prepare all military forces, including the nuclear force, for combat readiness.

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South Korean civilians watch footage of a North Korean missile launch during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

North Korea has aimed to enhance its defense capabilities and fortify its regional partnerships against the US.

Last year, the 14th Supreme People's Assembly, the country's unicameral legislative body, modified the national constitution to include nuclear weaponization as a fundamental principle.

In June, Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin had a meeting, reaffirming their mutual history and commitment to defensive support.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin, center and North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Un, center left, review an honor guard during an official welcome ceremony in the Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang, North Korea. ((Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP))

In July, a high-ranking official from the Chinese Communist Party visited North Korea for a goodwill mission.

The growing alliance between Russia, China, and North Korea against Western interests has made their cooperation a crucial factor for U.S. and NATO officials.

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