Kim Jong Un Vows Unlimited Nuclear Expansion

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to expand the country's nuclear weapons program 'without limits' in response to perceived threats from the U.S. and its allies, particularly the formation of an 'Asian NATO' with South Korea and Japan. Kim's remarks come amid deepening ties with Russia, highlighted by strategic partnerships and defense pacts, as well as allegations of North Korean troop deployments to support Russian forces in Ukraine. Kim criticized the U.S. for its military strategies and support for Ukraine, accusing it of using Ukraine to extend its military influence. The escalation in military cooperation with Russia is viewed as a significant shift in regional power dynamics, raising concerns about advanced nuclear technology exchanges between North Korea and Russia.