Kim Jong Un's Sister Vows to Boost Nuclear Arsenal

Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, declared on Tuesday the nation's intent to enhance its nuclear capabilities. This announcement follows the arrival of a US nuclear-powered submarine in South Korea. Kim Yo Jong criticized the US, asserting the need for North Korea to continuously and limitlessly bolster its nuclear deterrent in response to the sub's arrival, which she described as a "frantic military and strategic attempt."

"The US strategic assets will never find their resting place in the region of the Korean Peninsula," she said. "We will continue to inform that all the ports and military bases of [South Korea] are not safe places." Some analysts said Kim's statement suggested the North could potentially test a missile whose range could reach the location where the USS Vermont is docked. South Korea's military confirmed the Vermont arrived at Busan for supplies and crew rest.

Meanwhile, North Korea continues to send balloons carrying trash into South Korea, leading the latter to restart anti-Pyongyang loudspeaker broadcasts. South Korea warned of possible military actions if these provocations jeopardize civilian safety. So far, North Korea's balloon activities have not caused significant harm. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)