North Korea Vows To Boost Its Nuclear Deterrent

South Korean Navy patrol combat corvettes stage an anti-submarine exercise off the western coast of Taean on May 27, 2010. (Photo: Chinanews.com)

North Korea Vows To Boost Nuclear Deterrent -- Voice of America

North Korea on Monday announced it would have to increase its nuclear weapons capability, blaming unspecified threats by the United States' military. This comes following criticism of North Korea at two summits in Canada, where it was also announced that the transfer of full operational control of South Korean forces to Seoul's command is to be delayed.

North Korea's foreign ministry says a hostile American policy compels it to boost its nuclear capability.

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